What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics Christian Reconstructionism is a theological and political movement within conservative Protestantism that argues society should be governed by biblical principles, including the application of biblical law to both personal and public life. The Conversation · Jan 12
100 years on, T.S. Eliot’s The Hollow Men is a poem for our populist moment In 1927, at 38 years of age, the expatriated American poet T.S. Eliot was baptised and confirmed in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. The celebrated author of The Waste Land (1922) – that literary paragon of abject nihilism – had pivoted away from the liberal, philosophical underpinnings of his upbringing and education,… The Conversation · Nov 26, 2025
'Insufferable' Pastor Mocked After He Says Women Shouldn't Vote After 'Moral Atrocity' Remark Dale Partridge and Doug Wilson draw widespread condemnation for remarks linking women's suffrage to societal decline, igniting debates over faith, politics, and civil rights. International Business Times UK · Nov 10, 2025
Women’s suffrage is apparently up for debate again in America The country’s finest male intellectuals – including some in positions of power – are weighing in on the matter The Guardian - US · Sep 13, 2025
Why the Christian right are preaching that empathy is a sin As foreign aid stopped and more deportations began, Trump’s then-adviser Elon Musk told podcaster Joe Rogan: ‘The fundamental weakness of Western civilization is empathy’ The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
Pete Hegseth does believe in a woman’s right to vote, Pentagon says after video controversy Defense secretary raises eyebrows by posting clip of evangelical pastor advocating for repeal of 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which granted suffrage in 1920 The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025
How Pete Hegseth’s zeal to bring religiosity to the Pentagon is dividing the military Former Fox and Friends host’s ultra-conservative Christian nationalism causing ‘frustration’ within ranks, say experts The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
‘All of Christ for All of Life’: Pete Hegseth promoted a video of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote Hegseth forgot he's supposed to focus on wars, not laws. We Got This Covered · Aug 11, 2025
Pete Hegseth reposts video that says women shouldn’t be allowed to vote Progressive evangelical group says ideas shared by pastors and amplified by defense secretary are ‘very disturbing’ The Guardian - US · Aug 9, 2025
Hegseth reposts video on social media featuring pastors saying women shouldn't be allowed to vote The man who oversees the nation’s military has reposted a video on X, formerly Twitter, about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote and should “submit” to their husbands The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Hegseth attended service at church of ‘Christian nationalist’ pastor who doesn’t think women should vote and wants US to be theocracy Doug Wilson has faced criticism for right-wing views on feminism, slavery, and gay marriage The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025
What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – commonly called the CREC – drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. More recently, media reports highlighted a Pentagon prayer led by Hegseth and his pastor, Brooks Potteiger, in which they praised President Donald… The Conversation · Jun 20, 2025
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Pastor with ties to Pete Hegseth claimed slavery promoted ‘affection between the races’ in South Pastor Douglas Wilson, of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, made the statements in his 1996 book Southern Slavery: As It Was
Salon · Feb 25, 2025 Hegseth's church predicted "DEI" firings Defense secretary's contempt for Black military leaders has roots in his religion's defense of white supremacy
The Guardian - US · Jan 24, 2025 Revealed: Trump Pentagon nominee endorsed extremist Christian doctrine on podcast In newly uncovered recordings, Pete Hegseth rails against feminism, ‘critical race theory’, and even democracy itself
The Conversation · Dec 12, 2024 Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter The most serious allegations against Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to head the U.S. Department of Defense, involve mismanagement, heavy drinking, infidelity, sexual harassment and even rape.
Salon · Dec 3, 2024 Pete Hegseth's church explains it all Fringe denomination's leader argues that men "dream of being rapists" because women aren't submissive enough
LiveScience · Dec 16, 2023 What would happen if you drilled all the way through Earth? Intense pressure and sweltering temperature would accompany a trip down through Earth's layers and out through the other side. However, this trip would be possible only in science fiction.
Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2023 Worst in a generation: How did the San Jose Sharks get this bad? Erik Karlsson had just become the sixth defenseman in NHL history to reach 100 points in a season, and Logan Couture joined Patrick Marleau, Joe Thornton, and Joe Pavelski as the only San Jose Sharks players to score 700 points with the team.
Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022 Boo birds come out as Sharks suffer embarrassing home loss to Blackhawks SAN JOSE, Calif. – The crowd at SAP Center on Saturday night began the night with a rousing ovation for former San Jose Sharks general manager Doug Wilson.
Tribune News Service · Oct 8, 2022 Better effort, same result as Sharks’ trip to Prague ends with another loss to Predators The Sharks made things more competitive in the second game of the NHL’s Global Series in the Czech Republic but still couldn’t keep up with Nino Niederreiter and the Nashville Predators.
Chicago Tribune · Aug 18, 2022 Chicago Blackhawks sign forward prospect Cole Guttman to a 2-year, entry-level deal The Chicago Blackhawks signed forward prospect Cole Guttman to a two-year, entry-level contract that carries a $950,000 salary-cap hit, the team announced Thursday.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2022 Duncan Keith retires; says of Blackhawks, ‘We wanted to be great every single night’ Keith thanked Hawks fans, who can have fun debating whether he was the team’s best defenseman since Chris Chelios, Doug Wilson or Pierre Pilote — or ever.