The Rise of the Religious Right in the Republican Party

TheocracyWatch raises awareness about the pervasive role of the Religious Right in the U.S. government. It disseminates information through its website,speakers bureau, powerpoint presentations, CDs – both audio and PowerPoint – and DVDs. It also conducts interviews with the media.

Joan Bokaer – an educator, is founder of TheocracyWatch and the principal author of this web site.

Rev. James K. Boodley – an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, past member of the TheocracyWatch board, and currently serving as contributing clergy.

Chip Gagnon, Researcher – an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Politics at Ithaca College. His teaching and research are in the area of international relations. His particular interest is the ways in which right-wing forces construct a fear of others – both internal and external others – to impose their agendas on populations.

Ed Siemon, Treasurer – oversees finances. He also develops the TheocracyWatch mailing list from names gathered through the website and at presentations.

Nancy Siemon, Secretary – Both Ed and Nancy Siemon are members of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. Ms. Siemon teaches mathematics at Tompkins Cortland Community College.

Speakers Bureau: Joan Bokaer, James Boodley

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