Frederick Clarkson

Senior Research Analyst at Political Research Associates

Articles

The New Face Of Christian Zionism

3 weeks ago | popularresistance.org | Frederick Clarkson

Above photo: President Donald Trump is prayed over by Paula White-Cain (left shoulder) and other religious leaders. The official White House X account posted this photo on Feb. 8, along with the text: “As the Bible says, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ And in that end, I hope my greatest legacy when it’s all finished, will be known as a peacemaker and a unifier.” —President Donald J. Trump Photo credit: @WhiteHouse on X.
The New Face of Christian Zionism

3 weeks ago | inthesetimes.com | Frederick Clarkson

On October 12, 2024, tens of thousands of people thronged outside the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., for what organizers called the “A Million Women” rally. The event was staged by a clutch of leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR), a dynamic and fast-growing Christian Right movement that has influenced hundreds of millions of people around the world, including tens of millions in the United States.
Will the Next DNC Chair Get Serious About Competing for Rural Votes?

Jan 22, 2025 | barnraisingmedia.com | Matt Barron |Frederick Clarkson |Bennet Goldstein |Maija Hecht

Much has been made of the problem the Democrats have in messaging. Why were the things they do to help rural folks and working-class voters not better known and appreciated at the ballot box on Election Day last November? You would think that as part of his re-election campaign last year ex-Sen.
Pete Hegseth’s War on Religious Freedom and the Constitution

Jan 22, 2025 | buckscountybeacon.com | Frederick Clarkson

Written by Frederick Clarkson, Barn RaiserThis is a tale about Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth, whose story has become part of the backstory of the politics and culture of our time. Hegseth is not only a proponent of Christian Nationalism, as it is commonly understood as the fusion of government with conservative Christian values, but an advocate for a revolutionary theocratic vision for the overthrow of the Constitution of the United States.
Pete Hegseth supports a Christian Nationalist form of government

Jan 16, 2025 | barnraisingmedia.com | Frederick Clarkson |Maija Hecht

Almost as remarkable as Hegseth’s views is the fact that none of this came up during his confirmation hearing. The religious identities of presidential nominees for high office and judgeships have become something of a third rail that Senators dare not touch, despite the potential consequences for the foundations of constitutional democracy.
The Dark Horse ‘Stop the Steal’ Scenario: NAR Leaders Sought ‘Trojan Horse’ in Election Offices Filled with ‘Christian Patriots’

Nov 5, 2024 | religiondispatches.org | Frederick Clarkson |Massachusetts. He

Over the past 24 hours you’ve likely heard stories about election workers facing pressure to support conspiracy theories, receiving bomb threats, or being intimidated by self-appointed monitors. These things have happened as political and religious leaders have long predicted violence this election season. This includes threats of violence from leaders of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) which have loomed over the 2024 election since the last presidential election.
Packed with Threats of Political Violence, Media Largely Ignore the NAR’s ‘Million Women’ Rally in DC

Oct 17, 2024 | religiondispatches.org | Frederick Clarkson |Massachusetts. He

On October 12th one of the most remarkable political statements of any religious leader in this or any election season was broadcast live from an all-day rally of tens of thousands of people on the Washington Mall. The event, called A Million Women, was staged by some of the leading apostles and prophets in the New Apostolic Reformation.
The Christian Right’s playbook to elect Donald Trump in November

Sep 18, 2024 | forwardky.com | Frederick Clarkson |Kentucky Lantern

For the past half century, the Christian Right has been mastering the tools of electoral democracy in order to erode and end it. The methods and the players have evolved over time, but the goal of societal dominion has not. Today, leaders of the Christian Right have amassed considerable political power in many parts of the country and in the Republican Party. Paradoxically, they have been remarkably open about their political strategy.
The Christian Right’s Playbook to Elect Donald Trump in November

Sep 16, 2024 | buckscountybeacon.com | Frederick Clarkson

Written by Frederick Clarkson, Barn RaiserFor the past half century, the Christian Right has been mastering the tools of electoral democracy in order to erode and end it. The methods and the players have evolved over time, but the goal of societal dominion has not. Today, leaders of the Christian Right have amassed considerable political power in many parts of the country and in the Republican Party. Paradoxically, they have been remarkably open about their political strategy.
The Christian Right’s Playbook to Elect Donald Trump in November

Sep 15, 2024 | barnraisingmedia.com | Frederick Clarkson

Paradoxically, they have been remarkably open about their political strategy. This is the story of one key strategic initiative and how to counter it.