Secular Left Douglas Berger
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There is a well organized and well funded effort to gut the Bill of Rights in this country and in the age of Trump, secular people seem to taking it on the chin more often. Secular Left is meant to be the light in the fog of Christian Nationalism supporting the idea that toxic religious belief is the root of most social justice issues today.
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Point of Pride From Stonewall To Drag Queens in Ohio
A recent bill introduced by Christian Nationalists in Ohio labels the existence of trans individuals as obscene. We look into the implications of such legislation and questions the necessity for laws that perpetuate bigotry towards the LGBTQ community. The significance of Pride Month in June is highlighted, emphasizing the celebration of the LGBTQ community's progress and their ongoing fight for acceptance and equal rights. The origin of Pride events stemming from the Stonewall Riots in 1969 ...
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Unmasking the Illusion: Dissecting Trump's Lead in 2024 Election Polls
We delve into the upcoming 2024 election and the current political landscape. There is disbelief in polls showing Trump ahead of Biden, emphasizing the concerning reality of Trump's character and actions. We highlight the stark differences between the two major candidates, pointing out Trump's history of dishonesty, racism, and legal troubles, juxtaposed with Biden's relatively honest and family-oriented background.We address the media's focus on election predictions and the tactics used to c...
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Religion In Schools, Abortion Rights At Risk, And A Taste Of The Trump Trial
Could Ohio's latest law be a seismic shift toward religious indoctrination in public schools? We grapple with the state's decision to allow Bible classes during school hours, and the societal tremors it's causing. Explore with me the backlash from an Ohio State Representative against cities supporting abortion rights, despite Ohio's recent Abortion Rights Amendment. We also mention the electric atmosphere surrounding former President Donald Trump's trial in NYC, scrutinizing the charges of hu...
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From Pulpit to Politics: The Real Danger of White Christian Nationalism
America is facing a tipping point in potentially losing its democracy in 2024, particularly if Trump wins the upcoming election. White Christian nationalists are identified as a significant influence pushing the country towards this tipping point. We take a deep dive into the concept of Christian nationalism, which conflates American identity with an exclusive form of religious identity, seeking to concentrate power in a select group based on anti-democratic notions of white supremacy, nativi...
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The Illusion of Free Speech and Inflation: Debunking Conservative Narratives
We delve into the complex topic of free speech and its limits. Free speech is not an absolute right and there can be the regulation of speech in certain contexts. A prime example is in a nearby conservative town where a vocal individual disrupts city council meetings with personal attacks on the mayor, correctly leading to the consideration of new public comment rules.Transitioning to economic matters, we discuss a minimum wage increase in California and its impact on fast-food workers. We ch...
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Local Church And State Implications: Busing, Vouchers, And Politics
We update a local school busing dispute involving families wanting better accommodations for their children being transported to a Catholic school, citing concerns about early start times and religious freedom violations.In the discussion on Ohio's school voucher expansion, concerns were raised about the diversion of public funds to private schools without proper oversight. Despite the intention to aid students in struggling public schools, data showed that isn't happening and is probably a f...