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Diane Winston

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From bodice rippers to romantasy, romance novels are dominating the book market – and rewriting women’s sexual power

From bodice rippers to romantasy, romance novels are dominating the book market – and rewriting women’s sexual power

Today’s romance novels spotlight women in control in the bedroom and in their relationships.

10.03.2026 1

The Conversation

Diane Winston

Jimmy Swaggart’s rise and fall shaped the landscape of American televangelism

Swaggart’s calls for a return to conservative Christian norms live on in today’s world of tradwives, limited access to abortion and calls to...

10.07.2025 4

The Conversation

Diane Winston

In pardoning reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, Trump taps into a sense of persecution felt by his conservative Christian base

The pardons strike home for his right-wing religious supporters, many of whom think that Democrats will do anything to quash their faith.

05.06.2025 2

The Conversation

Diane Winston