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Political Research Associates (PRA) (formerly Midwest Research, Chicago, 1981–1987), named and known on the Web as PoliticalResearch.org, is a non-profit research group located in Somerville, Massachusetts.
PRA studies the U.S. political right wing, as well as white supremacists, and paramilitary organizations. It has a full-time staff of six. The Executive Director is Tarso Luis Ramos. Dr. Jean V. Hardisty was the founder and director from 1981 to 2004. Chip Berlet was the group's senior analyst from 1981-2011. Other staff members include Eric Ethington (Communications Director), Gabriel Joffe (Program Coordinator), and Kassia Palys (Development Coordinator). Staff researchers include Rev. Kapya Kaoma, Cole Parke, and Mariya Strauss. Fellows include Frederick Clarkson, Rachel Tabachnick, T.F. Charlton, and Spencer Sunshine.
PRA publishes a journal, The Public Eye, quarterly, which reports on specific and current movements or trends within the U.S. political Right, and also produces special reports, past examples of which include "Calculated Compassion: How the Ex-Gay Movement Serves the Right's Attacks on Democracy," authored by former PRA research analyst, Surina Khan," which details attacks on gays and lesbians, and "Decades of Distortion," which alleged scapegoating of welfare recipients.
The culture of the United States is primarily Western, but is influenced by African, Native American, Asian, Polynesian, and Latin American cultures. A strand of what may be described as American culture started its formation over 10,000 years ago with the migration of Paleo-Indians from Asia, Oceania, and Europe, into the region that is today the continental United States. The United States of America has its own unique social and cultural characteristics such as dialect, music, arts, social habits, cuisine, and folklore. The United States of America is an ethnically and racially diverse country as a result of large-scale migration from many ethnically and racially different countries throughout its history. Differing birth and death rates among natives, settlers, and immigrants are also a factor.
Its chief early European influences came from English settlers of colonial America during British rule. Due to colonial ties with Britain that spread the English language, British culture, legal system and other cultural inheritances, had a formative influence. Other important influences came from other parts of Europe, especially Germany.
Pastor David Whitney advocates for what he calls the "God-given right to secede" if government does not follow "God's law." **Note: It was previously reported that this sermon took place on 6/2/2013. It actually happened on July 4, 2010. More details at http://www.politicalresearch.org/two-neo-confederate-leaders-join-republican-democratic-parties-to-run-for-office/
For over 30 years, Political Research Associates has challenged the Right and advanced social justice through investigative research and analysis.
http://igg.me/at/politicalresearch On May 19th, more than a million people will watch the national PBS broadcast of God Loves Uganda, and millions more will be able to watch it on Netflix, iTunes, or DVD! The documentary, which powerfully depicts how U.S. evangelicals foment intolerance and homophobia abroad, leaves audiences shocked, enraged, and asking, "What can I do to stop this?" PRA has a new tool to help audiences answer that question. Our guidebook, American Culture Warriors in Africa: A Guide to the Exporters of Homophobia and Sexism, exposes the American bad actors most responsible for this crisis and provides guidelines for concrete actions we can take here in the U.S. to stop the persecution of women and sexual minorities overseas. This guidebook—which includes profiles of k...
Scott Lively presents at the "Exposing the international Homosexual Agenda" in Kampala, Uganda in 2009. Undercover video filmed by Political Research Associates' senior researcher Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma. More information at http://politicalresearch.org/Africa For use, please contact press@politicalresearch.org
Fractures, Alliances and Mobilizations in the Age of Obama: Emerging Analyses of the 'Tea Party Movement' Panel 3: Tapping into Fear, Anger and Resentment: The Tea Party and the Climate of Threat Presenters: Lisa Disch, Professor of Political Science and Professor of Women's Studies, University of Michigan Charles Postel, Associate Professor of History, San Francisco State University Chip Berlet, Senior Analyst, Political Research Associates Devin Burghart, Vice President, Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights Chair: Paola Bacchetta, Associate Professor of Gender & Women's Studies, University of California, Berkeley Closing Remarks: Christine Trost, Program Director, Center for the Comparative Study of Right-Wing Movements, and Assistant Director,...
Heritage Institute Co-Founder Paul Weyrich tells C-SPAN he "could not have done what he has done" without Richard Scaife. For more details, see: http://www.politicalresearch.org/2014/07/15/libertarian-scaife-and-his-religious-right-legacy
PRA associate fellow Spencer Sunshine reports from Burns, Oregon on the Patriot and Militia movement standoff.
We were joined by Reverend Dr. Kapya Kaoma who is the senior researcher at Political Research Associates, and the author of American Culture Warriors in Africa: A guide to the exporters of homophobia and sexism.
--Frederick Clarkson, senior fellow for religious liberty at Political Research Associates, and author of the new report When Exemption is the Rule: The Religious Freedom Strategy of the Christian Right, joins David to discuss the religious right's new strategy to push bigotry through so-called "religious exemptions" On the Bonus Show: The NHL All-Star game voting debacle, a health insurer loses the records of 950,000 people, Kanye West is told to wait in line at a famous Austin BBQ joint, more... Support TDPS by clicking (bookmark it too!) this link before shopping on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=thedavpaksho-20 Website: https://www.davidpakman.com Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Be our Patron on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/davidpakman Discuss This on...
Pastor David Whitney advocates for what he calls the "God-given right to secede" if government does not follow "God's law." **Note: It was previously reported that this sermon took place on 6/2/2013. It actually happened on July 4, 2010. More details at http://www.politicalresearch.org/two-neo-confederate-leaders-join-republican-democratic-parties-to-run-for-office/
For over 30 years, Political Research Associates has challenged the Right and advanced social justice through investigative research and analysis.
http://igg.me/at/politicalresearch On May 19th, more than a million people will watch the national PBS broadcast of God Loves Uganda, and millions more will be able to watch it on Netflix, iTunes, or DVD! The documentary, which powerfully depicts how U.S. evangelicals foment intolerance and homophobia abroad, leaves audiences shocked, enraged, and asking, "What can I do to stop this?" PRA has a new tool to help audiences answer that question. Our guidebook, American Culture Warriors in Africa: A Guide to the Exporters of Homophobia and Sexism, exposes the American bad actors most responsible for this crisis and provides guidelines for concrete actions we can take here in the U.S. to stop the persecution of women and sexual minorities overseas. This guidebook—which includes profiles of k...
Scott Lively presents at the "Exposing the international Homosexual Agenda" in Kampala, Uganda in 2009. Undercover video filmed by Political Research Associates' senior researcher Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma. More information at http://politicalresearch.org/Africa For use, please contact press@politicalresearch.org
Fractures, Alliances and Mobilizations in the Age of Obama: Emerging Analyses of the 'Tea Party Movement' Panel 3: Tapping into Fear, Anger and Resentment: The Tea Party and the Climate of Threat Presenters: Lisa Disch, Professor of Political Science and Professor of Women's Studies, University of Michigan Charles Postel, Associate Professor of History, San Francisco State University Chip Berlet, Senior Analyst, Political Research Associates Devin Burghart, Vice President, Institute for Research & Education on Human Rights Chair: Paola Bacchetta, Associate Professor of Gender & Women's Studies, University of California, Berkeley Closing Remarks: Christine Trost, Program Director, Center for the Comparative Study of Right-Wing Movements, and Assistant Director,...
Heritage Institute Co-Founder Paul Weyrich tells C-SPAN he "could not have done what he has done" without Richard Scaife. For more details, see: http://www.politicalresearch.org/2014/07/15/libertarian-scaife-and-his-religious-right-legacy
PRA associate fellow Spencer Sunshine reports from Burns, Oregon on the Patriot and Militia movement standoff.
We were joined by Reverend Dr. Kapya Kaoma who is the senior researcher at Political Research Associates, and the author of American Culture Warriors in Africa: A guide to the exporters of homophobia and sexism.
--Frederick Clarkson, senior fellow for religious liberty at Political Research Associates, and author of the new report When Exemption is the Rule: The Religious Freedom Strategy of the Christian Right, joins David to discuss the religious right's new strategy to push bigotry through so-called "religious exemptions" On the Bonus Show: The NHL All-Star game voting debacle, a health insurer loses the records of 950,000 people, Kanye West is told to wait in line at a famous Austin BBQ joint, more... Support TDPS by clicking (bookmark it too!) this link before shopping on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/?tag=thedavpaksho-20 Website: https://www.davidpakman.com Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership Be our Patron on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/davidpakman Discuss This on...
Moderator: Frederick Clarkson, Political Research Associates Panelists: Patricia Miller, Religion Dispatches Adele Stan, Alternet and The American Prospect
Scott Lively presents at the "Exposing the international Homosexual Agenda" in Kampala, Uganda in 2009. Undercover video filmed by Political Research Associates' senior researcher Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma. More information at http://politicalresearch.org/Africa For use, please contact press@politicalresearch.org
Dr Allen Hicken Associate Professor of Political Science Research Associate Professor at the Center for Political Studies, and the Center for Southeast Asian Studies University of Michigan
Filmed on March 15, 2009, in Kampala, Uganda. Taken 1 week after Scott Lively gave his presentation on the "evils" of homosexuality. Undercover footage filmed by Political Research Associates' senior researcher Rev. Dr. Kapya Kaoma More details at http://politicalresearch.org/africa
With the Supreme Court set to rule on the biggest abortion access case in a generation, it’s time to take a step back and learn why abortion clinics are closing and how to stop it. At this Reproaction Act and Learn webinar, we’ll explain what’s going on with the Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt case, share our aggressive new campaign, and talk about how activists can help keep clinics open. Confirmed guest panelists include: Katie O’Connell, Campaign Lead, Reproaction Cole Parke, LGBTQ & Gender Justice Researcher, Political Research Associates Rupali Sharma, Center for Reproductive Rights (by advance remarks) Alena Yarmosky, NARAL Pro-Choice Virginia
http://www.nfg.org/hope_heartland_recap The current debates within progressive circles about the importance of “winning over” the white working class often fail to directly address the need for honest conversations about race, racism and xenophobia. It is tempting for many political strategists and funders to think that we can find and fund a short cut—better candidates, better field canvassing, better television ads, better framing etc... And, that these solutions will influence white, working class voters to (re)align with progressive candidates and causes. These interventions are doomed from the start because they often focus on how to influence short-term behavior (voting) and fail to engage people in the honest conversations about how the race, racism, and xenophobia are being used...
Interview de MARINA E. HENKE. Ph.D. Diplômée de Princeton, Sciences Po, professeure a l’université de Northwestern à Chicago en relations internationales, Allemande. Northwestern University, Evanston, ILAssistant Professor, Department of Political Science, 2013-present.College Fellow, 2013-2014.Princeton University, Princeton, NJPostdoctoral Research Associate and Lecturer in Public and International Affairs,Woodrow Wilson School, 2012-2013.E d uc at i onPrinceton University, Princeton, NJPh.D., Politics and Public Policy, 2012.M.A., Politics and Public Policy, 2009.London School of Economics, London, UKM.S., International Political Economy, 2007.Sciences Po, Paris, FranceM.S., Development Studies, 2007.B.A., Economics and Political Science, 2005.Honors: summa cum laude http://www.ma...
Windy City Times: Jean Hardisty remembered 3-3-2016, 1 of 2 See article here: http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/lgbt/Jean-Hardisty-remembered-with-special-program-/54479.html Video by Tracy Baim/Windy City Times Crossroads Fund and Political Research Associates hosted a discussion of the work of political scientist and social activist Jean Hardisty, who died March 16, 2015. Hardisty was a co-founder of Chicago-based Crossroads Fund, and founder of Political Research Associates; both agencies have been existence more than 30 years. The focus of the discussion, held March 3 at Saint James Commons in downtown Chicago, was on “neoliberalism,” a belief system that is almost the opposite of what traditional political liberalism means. It is, rather, a support of privatization, austerity, dere...
Dr. Spencer Piston, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Research Associate of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute at Syracuse University, visited Manlius to give a presentation called "Dehumanization and the Role of Biological Racism in American Politics" on April 20, 2016. The Manlius Informed Series, formerly known as Informed & Shared, is moderated by Lewis Kuppermann and hosted by Manlius Library in collaboration with the Manlius Senior Centre.
‘Using Video as a Teacher and Researcher’. Session recorded at the Political Studies Association Annual International Conference 23 March 2016. Speakers: Natalie Aguilera, Professor Justin Fisher, Professor Ismene Gizelis