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Lyman Stone

    Latest articles by Lyman Stone

    The Big Idea
    Mainline churches are emptying. The political effects could be huge.Mainline churches are emptying. The political effects could be huge.
    The Big Idea

    When people leave churches, do they drift toward Trumpist populism?

    By Lyman Stone
    The Big Idea
    SCOTUS ruled that churches qualify for state money. Churches, beware.SCOTUS ruled that churches qualify for state money. Churches, beware.
    The Big Idea

    For churches, state money can be a poison pill.

    By Lyman Stone
    The Big Idea
    What really happened during the first travel ban? A close look at the data.What really happened during the first travel ban? A close look at the data.
    The Big Idea

    Many exemptions to the ban were granted — but not for Syrians.

    By Lyman Stone
    The Big Idea
    The refugees from the seven “banned” nations are more diverse than you thinkThe refugees from the seven “banned” nations are more diverse than you think
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    I don’t think conservatives’ fears are unfounded. But these facts may change some minds.

    By Lyman Stone

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