- Andy Birkey @ Minnesota Independent: Religious right rushes to Bachmann’s defense following ‘ex-gay’ reports.
- Justin Elliott @ Salon: Rick Perry's Confederate past.
- Sarah Posner @ Religion Dispatches: Neo-Confederates and the Revival of “Theological War” for the “Christian Nation.”
- Warren Throckmorton: The strange bedfellows involved in Rick Perry’s prayer meeting.
- Towleroad: Mitt Romney Rejects Conservative Iowa Group's 'Marriage Vow', Calls It 'Undignified and Inappropriate.'
- Igor Volsky @ Think Progress LGBT: Pawlenty Won’t Sign FAMiLY LEADER’s Pledge After Courting Group’s Endorsement.