October 3, 2026 Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is drawing renewed attention for using Christian scripture and theology to support progressive policy positions, including universal health care and anti-corruption measures. Critics, including Jim Agresti of Just Facts, argue that Talarico is misinterpreting Christianity and Scripture. Talarico has said his policy positions rest on…
October 2, 2026 Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, Rep. Randy Fine of Florida and Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith made new public comments criticizing Islam, Sharia and what they describe as Islamic extremism. Roy characterized Islam as a political movement that threatens Western institutions. Fine used a comparison involving reactions to the phrase “Allahu Akbar,”…
Reporting published October 2 by The Citizen describes remarks by Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema at a Johannesburg event. The report says Malema called white South Africans “our neighbours” and “our partners” and said he could not imagine South Africa without them. The same report describes Malema’s criticism of what he calls “white monopoly…
Event discussed: Texas Faith Fest, Cedar Park, September 26, 2026Reported: October 1, 2026Status: Proposals voiced at a public event; no enactment reported. At a panel titled “Don’t Sharia My Texas,” Texas lawmakers discussed policies that could affect Muslim religious practices. The Houston Chronicle reported suggestions to bar public institutions from serving halal food, restrict public…
