The Family Doctrine: Q & A with author Jeff Sharlet

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on July 10, 2008

Jeff Sharlet's latest book, a terrifying read, is light on gore and heavy on religion. In "The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power," Sharlet offers an inside look into a secretive Christian organization responsible for not only the National Prayer Breakfast but also for promoting a macho Jesus who supports despots across the globe and opposes democracy at home.

City Voice: The Mayor is cheating ... on L.A.

By Bill Boyarsky
Published on July 26, 2007

Breaking the commandment against adultery shouldn't disqualify you for public office. Still, I don't think the adulterer should expect cheers from the Jewish community. This is especially true when the official is Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who has made his family and his life story a big part of his persona.

Community Briefs

By Julie G Fax
Published on November 3, 2005

Why should I feign interest in my 9-year-old's latest obsession, a Lego "Star Wars" computer game, just as I had in his "Backyard Baseball" meshugash, where I got to know fictional kids and their batting averages and pet peeves?

Countering the Family Values Monopoly

By Rabbi David Ellenson
Published on February 5, 2004

In his State of the Union address, President Bush signaled his intent to make "family values" a centerpiece of the 2004 presidential campaign.