Author Isaac Butler explains how the religious right embraced culture wars, starting in the 1970s with school book bans, and continuing now with the Trump administration's efforts to defund the NEA.
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'The Perfect Moment' makes the case that culture wars have 'completely eaten America'
Author Isaac Butler explains how the religious right embraced culture wars, starting in the 1970s with school book bans, and continuing now with the Trump administration's efforts to defund the NEA.
Published June 30, 2026, 3:16 PM
Updated June 30, 2026, 3:28 PM2.0K
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