Micah Beckwith
Coverage of Micah Beckwith in the Nexus archive.
- Remembering Jefferson’s Quran as the nation turns 250
The article discusses Thomas Jefferson's Quran, highlighting his intellectual curiosity about different religions and the historical inclusion of Muslims in America's religious liberty narrative. It contrasts this with current political hostility toward Islam, including Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's derogatory remarks about Islam and a recent hate crime at a San Diego mosque.
- Indiana governor declares Pride month ‘nuclear family month’
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared June 'nuclear family month' in a proclamation during Pride month, emphasizing the nuclear family as 'God’s design' and citing research favoring married biological parents. The move drew support from conservatives like Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and criticism from the Indiana Democratic Party, which accused the administration of prioritizing culture wars over family needs.