Sarah Posner

Contributing Writer

Sarah Posner writes about religion and politics. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and many other publications.

Donald Trump is creating a great divide.

Opinion

Why Donald Trump's cruel immigration policies are creating a schism among Republican evangelicals

Ted Cruz advocates for his own religious freedoms, but not others.

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Opinion

How Ted Cruz made a mockery of Republicans' religious freedom arguments

Donald Trump before speaking at the Republican Jewish Coalition in December.

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Analysis

How Sheldon Adelson is burnishing Donald Trump's image in Israel

Donald Trump has put Jewish Republicans in an uncomfortable position.

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Opinion

How Donald Trump sparked an unprecedented crisis among Jewish Republicans

Republican presidential candidate, businessman Donald Trump holds a Bible as he speaks during the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual fall dinner, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Des Moines,

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Opinion

Trumpvangelicals are the new evangelicals

Donald Trump is eagerly taking advantage of anti-Muslim voters.

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Opinion

Republicans spent years fostering a fear of Muslims. Now Trump is exploiting it.

The fight for the Evangelical Christian vote has begun.

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Analysis

The future of the religious right? Cruz and Rubio have very different ideas

Bernie Sanders is infrequently questioned about his religious views.

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Opinion

Bernie Sanders hasn't really faced scrutiny about his faith. That's about to change.

Ted Cruz tries to prove his religious devotion.

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Opinion

Sarah Posner

Why Donald Trump's cruel immigration policies are creating a schism among Republican evangelicals

How Ted Cruz made a mockery of Republicans' religious freedom arguments

How Sheldon Adelson is burnishing Donald Trump's image in Israel

How Donald Trump sparked an unprecedented crisis among Jewish Republicans

Trumpvangelicals are the new evangelicals

Republicans spent years fostering a fear of Muslims. Now Trump is exploiting it.

The future of the religious right? Cruz and Rubio have very different ideas

Bernie Sanders hasn't really faced scrutiny about his faith. That's about to change.

Ted Cruz has mastered the art of evangelical politics