The Latest Breaking News from Mikey Weinstein

Hegseth promises to protect military members who deliver religious greetings at Air Force base

The Pentagon chief warned that the Air Force ‘will confront this’

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Trump uses fake prophecy to boost war

“Apostles” and “prophets” on the Christian far right are still ready to rally behind failing president

Salon · Apr 4

Hegseth’s Christian rhetoric sparks concern amid Iran conflict

This religious rhetoric has gained new significance following the recent conflict between the U.S., Israel and Iran

The Independent UK · Mar 20

US troops were told war on Iran was ‘all part of God’s divine plan’, watchdog alleges

Religious freedom group says 200 troops sent complaints of superiors using extremist Christian rhetoric to justify war

The Guardian - US · Mar 3

US military takes pride in religious diversity. Would things change if Pete Hegseth takes charge?

The U.S. military has strived over recent decades to present itself as religiously diverse, welcoming personnel of all faiths – or no faith – as it seeks cohesion and mutual respect in the ranks

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

We're getting antisemitism all wrong

There’s danger in conflating legitimate criticism of Israel with outright antisemitism, Mikey Weinstein warns

Salon · Feb 20, 2024

Lexington VA removes Bible from display after veteran complaints

The founder of a national group with the aim of preventing the military from endorsing religion says he’s pleased with the Lexington Veterans Affairs decision to remove a Bible from the “missing man table.”

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Military "extremism" purge goes sideways

Lt. Khadijah Simmons had a spotless military record. But when she became Lt. Khadijah X, everything changed

Salon · May 8, 2022