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Academic Freedom in Context
Human Freedom–Conceptual and Practical Freedom is primarily a negative concept. It names the absence of a determining, coercive, or deceptive force that channels human action to a particular end. The concept of freedom does not contain within itself any evaluation…
Alex Jones, PayPal, and Freedom of Speech – An Explainer
This week as Alex Jones was hit with a nearly $1 billion judgment for what he said on his radio show and PayPal hastily withdrew a “misinformation fine” that it “accidentally” included in its user agreement, it’s worth taking a step back and understanding how the Courts have interpreted this fundamental right.
History in the Baking: Latest Wedding Cake Decision Appealed to Supreme Court
First Liberty has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Oregon Court of Appeals decision that upheld the state-imposed punishment of bakery owners, Melissa and Aaron Klein.
Yeshiva University vs. YU Pride Alliance
The YU Pride Alliance at Yeshiva University announced on September 21st that they would agree to a “stay” of the June New York Supreme Court decision by Justice Kotler requiring the historically Jewish institution to officially recognize the LGTBQ club, including granting access to resources and equal treatment as other clubs.
Postal Worker Asks Supreme Court to Hear Workplace Religious Accommodation Case
A Christian US Postal Service employee in Pennsylvania is asking the Supreme Court to hear his religious accommodation case.