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Right Wing Watch: Oklahoma Superintendent Orders Public Schools to Teach Bible as White Christian Nationalists Go ‘On Offense’

Oklahoma’s Christian nationalist state superintendent of education Ryan Walters this week instructed all public schools to teach the Bible, which the New York Times called “an extraordinary move that blurs the lines between religious and instruction and public education.”

Walters, an energetic supporter of former President Donald Trump, actively seeks the media spotlight for his aggressive Christian nationalism and culture war posturing.

It’s on All of Us to Defeat Trump

Throughout this election cycle, Donald Trump has showcased his arrogance and dishonesty, spreading falsehoods and displaying a blatant disregard for the truth. His agenda – and his destructive plans should he return to office – threatens the very survival of our democracy, and we cannot afford to let him return to the White House.

In stark contrast to the threats of a second Trump presidency, during his first term President Biden has addressed some of the most pressing issues facing our country. Under his leadership, we have seen significant progress in rebuilding our economy, expanding access to health care, restoring balance and integrity to our federal judiciary, tackling climate change, and more. President Biden has worked tirelessly to promote unity and restore America's standing on the global stage. These accomplishments are a testament to the positive impact of his leadership, but there is still much work to be done.

To continue building upon the success of President Biden's first term, we need your support. Your contributions are crucial in ensuring that we have the resources to fight against Trump and the MAGA movement's lies and defend our democracy from their attacks. Together, we can safeguard the progress we've made and pave the way for a brighter future.

Join us in this critical fight and make a donation today. Your support will make all the difference in this pivotal moment for our nation. >>

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This Month

OP-ED: Trump’s Insulting Black Voter Strategy is Biden’s Shot at Redemption

Black voters will decide this presidential election.

I firmly believe that, and it looks like Donald Trump’s campaign believes it too.

New reports say Trump has stepped up his outreach to Black voters in recent days. That may be a smart thing. What’s not so smart is that they seem to be doing it by leaning into Trump’s new identity as a criminal.

Biden Judges and LGBTQ+ Rights

As we close out LGBTQ+ pride month, decisions and votes by Biden judges protecting LGBTQ+ rights give us much to be proud about.  Although a number of these decisions are not yet final, they have already had an important impact in combatting discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals around the country.

How Artists are Uniting to Defeat Donald Trump at the Polls

Art has the power to transform the world. It reaches people in ways that conventional language cannot. It shapes culture and drives political movements. Visual artists, poets, musicians and performers of all kinds hold immeasurable sway over the hearts and minds of people worldwide and have since the dawn of civilization.

Today, the US stands at an unprecedented and dangerous crossroads. Our nation’s nearly 250-year-old democracy is under siege from enemies both foreign and domestic, and the results of our presidential election in November will forever shape the future of our country, our democracy and the modern world as we know it. This is where art meets activism.

As we face a growing wave of authoritarianism and anti-democratic forces, it has never been more critical to secure the future of our democracy and the progressive values that are under attack by right-wing extremists. One way to join this cause is through estate planning to protect the people and things you love, safeguard your assets, and secure a brighter future for our country.

Despite the value of planning, the process is often inaccessible, overwhelming, and expensive — especially to historically disenfranchised communities. That's why we are excited to announce our new partnership with FreeWill so that our supporters can create their wills, and plan their estates at NO cost to you.

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