Primary Loyalty
In this edition of A Public Witness, we look at his impact on key races and where his desires don’t align with evangelical leaders. We then consider potential outcomes and what they could mean for Trump and White evangelicals.
Tackling School Prayer
In this issue of A Public Witness, we tackle the arguments in Kennedy v. Bremerton, review the call on the field about church-state issues in public schools, and throw a flag against the Christian Nationalism trying to undermine public education, democratic principles, and religious sincerity.
Mandel Seeks ‘Army of Christian Warriors’ in Ohio Race
As Josh Mandel campaigns in Ohio for the Republican nomination to the U.S. Senate, he keeps showing up in churches. Mandel made four stops Thursday as part of a “Faith & Freedom” tour with Michael Flynn.
Michigan Lawmaker’s Forceful Speech Rebuts ‘Grooming’ Attack
After being accused of wanting to “groom” and “sexualize” kindergartners, Michigan State Sen. Mallory McMorrow responded Tuesday with a forceful, impassioned floor speech that resonated nationwide.
Easter Partisans
We cannot remain quiet — and let just the rock stars cry out, “Is nothing sacred anymore?” In this issue of A Public Witness, we report on three moments from this weekend when Easter hope was weaponized for partisan politics.
Josh Mandel Runs Ohio GOP Senate Campaign ‘Through Churches’
Josh Mandel is a Jewish candidate who makes no secret of his faith, but who is centering his campaign around evangelical churches as he tries to win over religious, conservative voters.
Texas Supreme Court Allows Alleged Abuse Case Against Pressler to Proceed
The Supreme Court of Texas cleared the way for a case against a well-known former Southern Baptist Convention leader to move forward by denying a petition for review on April 1.
How 5G Caused a Feud Between a Small Christian School and T-Mobile
A fight over an FCC license has put a small Christian school at odds with a cellphone giant. Thanks to changes in regulations that allow schools to sell their licenses off to commercial companies, Christian College of Georgia now finds itself with a license that
Christian Leaders Denounce ReAwaken America Tour
The group Faithful America held a press call on Thursday that served as a platform for Christian leaders to speak out against the ongoing ReAwaken America megachurch tour. The tour, hosted by Clay Clark, General Michael Flynn, and Eric Trump was denounced as an attempt
When Politicians Attack
“Your accusation that I had ‘another campaign event’ is a slanderous lie.” Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, who is currently seeking the GOP nomination for the open U.S. Senate seat in North Carolina, sent that message to one of us (Brian) on March 27.