Republicans attack people who live in cities as not "real" Americans. They attack gay parents as not "real" families. They attack atheists and the nonreligious as having no "real" morals or ethics. So this isn't particularly surprising. Now we need Democrats to stop buying into that framing.

Jack Jenkins

Fun fact: I just published the full story on this topic mere minutes ago. By my count, at least 12 pastors, seminarians & former clergy have launched campaigns for federal office this year, and 5 are already nominees. In response, the GOP is attacking their faith. religionnews.com/2026/08/04/p...