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“Elite fundamentalism has always going to be involved with a certain set of conservative interests, but certainly not exclusively Republican.”

Quote by Jeff Sharlet

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Jeff Sharlet, born in 1972, is an accomplished journalist known for his in-depth investigations and revelations of social issues, particularly in the areas of politics, religion, and the LGBTQ+ community. more

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