To The Contrary

Deep Dive: Religion in America

We look closer at religion in America and its relationship with politics. We investigate why many politicians still actively seek the support of the religious right, despite fewer Americans believing in God or attending church. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) and commentary writer for the Washington Examiner, Tiana Lowe Doescher.

Deep Dive: Religion in America

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    E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''

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    Writer and journalist E.A. Hanks - daughter of Tom Hanks - sets out on a cross-country road trip to retrace a historic immigration route and reflect on America’s myths. But her journey takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers shocking truths about her late mother’s past, including addiction, trauma, and a long-buried family crime in her new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."

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    Immigration Crackdown; Women’s Health Initiative

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    Immigration Crackdown: Trump deports American children to Honduras. Fair enforcement or too far? Women’s Health Initiative: Trump admin reportedly reverses course on cutting funding for important study. PANEL: Carrie Sheffield, Nai’lah Amaru, Whitley Yates, Lara Brown

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    SAVE Act & Voting; Mahmoud v. Taylor

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    SAVE Act & Voting: House passes a controversial act aimed at election security that could make it hard for married women to vote. Mahmoud v. Taylor: Supreme Court Case on LGBT-themed books in school. PANEL: Ann Stone, Jessica Washington, Debra Carnahan, KJ McKenzie

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