Religious freedom weaponized as a sword, not shield

Trump and Mike Johnson are denying food to needy Americans and the story is being covered everywhere, but nobody is covering this: denying SNAP benefits is about advancing Christian Nationalism. Andrew explains. Plus, Florida politicians discover that vouchers are not just for Christians and they’re pissed off; and judges in Texas can now refuse to marry LGBTQ couples. Why? Because god. 

Hemant Mehta covers the Florida vouchers kerfuffle.

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