The Perils of Arguing About Religion During Election Season
Prudence counsels against choosing the height of a presidential campaign to evaluate the religion of the candidates -- especially the one you're against. More »
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Conor Friedersdorf is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he focuses on politics and national affairs. He lives in Venice, California, and is the founding editor of The Best of Journalism, a newsletter devoted to exceptional nonfiction.
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