*Extremist right-wing organizations often use their own media empire to manipulate religion into a weapon of prejudice and mobilize adherents for partisan political purposes.
*While invoking their faith, they sometimes smear their critics, cultivate extreme candidates, misinform citizens, and deny responsibility for bigotry.
*Coalitions that deliberately emphasize clergy voices--Catholic, Muslim, Mormon, and others--add moral credibility to progressives' message and make intolerance backfire on religious extremists.
*Good research and spokespeople with strong religious credentials help progressives win in states as diverse as Vermont and Idaho.
