Tag: ideology

Two OKC churches tackle Christian nationalism, condemn the ideology

Two local churches are different in some ways, but their leaders are of one mind when it comes to a controversial ideology that blends Christianity and nationalism. The Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rev. John Malget recently brought their congregations together for a joint worship service where they shared the pulpit to discuss what they […]

Ease up on the ideology

Multnomah County voters sent a message in the district attorney’s race that they want the job filled by someone who slowly makes reforms. (Getty Images) Oregon’s highest-profile primary elections did not appear to carry strong messages: Voters sporadically showed what they wanted or didn’t.  But there were exceptions. Two examples in particular, both on the […]

The ideology and conspiracy theories of Germany’s ‘Reichsbürger’

A group of alleged so-called Reichsbürger centred around Prince Heinrich XIII of Reuss goes on trial in the German city of Frankfurt on Tuesday. They are accused of plotting to overthrow the state. Germany’s Reichsbürger scene is considered violent and steeped in conspiracy theories and far-right ideology. Reichsbürger, or “Citizens of the Reich,” claim the […]

Ohio bill could ban ‘gender ideology’ curriculum for K-3 students

Ohio senators’ changes to House Bill 8, referred to as the parents’ bill of rights, bring the potential law more in line with Florida’s controversial law nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” law by opponents. Opponents say the bill will force the outing of students to their parents and targets LGBTQ students or students with LGBTQ […]

What is ‘techno-optimism’? 2 technology scholars explain the ideology that says technology is the answer to every problem

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen penned a 5,000-word manifesto in 2023 that gave a full-throated call for unrestricted technological progress to boost markets, broaden energy production, improve education and strengthen liberal democracy. The billionaire, who made his fortune by co-founding Netscape – a 1990s-era company that made a pioneering web browser – espouses a […]

College enrollment is dropping due to cost, not ideology

I am writing to discuss the opinion piece written on Feb. 3, titled “I’m a professor. Indiana’s progressive colleges stifle debate.” I am a college student in Indiana; therefore, I am aware of SB 202. While I agree that SB 202 is not the solution to diverse ideological viewpoints in Indiana universities, I do not […]