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What's Happening to the Religious Right?
The religious right is alive and well in America, but a "new generation" of evangelicals is also focused on poverty, the environment and many other issues. Also, six September 11 suspects will face murder charges, and a look at tomorrow's primaries in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenThe religious right is alive and well in America, but a "new generation" of evangelicals is also focused on poverty, the environment and many other issues. Is there a political shift among Christian conservatives? What could it mean for this year's presidential election? Also, US military prosecutors will seek the death penalty against six 9/11 detainees, and a review of this weekend's results and preview of tomorrow's "Potomac Primaries."
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3 storiesSeptember 11 Suspects Face Murder Charges
Six and a half years after September 11, the Pentagon today released the charges it plans to file against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and five other Guantánamo detainees. Military prosecutors will seek the death penalty against all six.
Read the story6 minA Political Transformation on the Religious Right?
Evangelical Christians are broadening their horizons. In addition to abortion and same-sex marriage, they're now focused on poverty and the environment. Polls show large numbers of white evangelicals voting in Democratic primaries, while traditional church leaders are trying to keep them in the Republican fold.
Read the story37 minPotomac Primary Primer
This year's tight contests for party nominations have focused attention on states that have never mattered much in presidential elections. Barack Obama swept to four victories in this weekend's primaries and caucuses.
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