Can New Laws Revive Old Lawsuits? Not in New Hampshire, Says Supreme Court
When courts block a new law from applying to past events, they often cite the concept of a “vested right.” But what exactly does…
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Month: October 2025
Why Today’s Religious Liberty Battles Are Really About Free Speech
Most religious liberty fights in court today aren’t just about belief. They’re about expression. Whether it’s a prayer on the 50-yard line, a wedding…
Supreme Court Weighs Colorado Ban on “Conversion Therapy” for Minors
Justices question whether the law censors voluntary counseling protected by the First Amendment. The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 7, 2025,…
Our New Mayor to Be? Why the Johnson Amendment Still Matters
Look, I’m a Christian. I believe in Jesus, the resurrection, the Bible, and the blessed hope. I also believe that what happened at Brooklyn…
CLASSROOM: The Long Arm of the Commerce Clause: Where the First Amendment Meets Federal Control
Editor’s Note: Understanding the Law Without the Jargon This article is part of an ongoing effort to make the foundations of American law understandable…
Supreme Court Term Opens with Religion and Speech Cases on the Docket
Howard Friedman’s Religion Clause Blog highlights First Amendment disputes as the new Supreme Court term begins. When the U.S. Supreme Court opens its 2025–26…
Why the United States Stands Apart on Religion and Wealth
Despite prosperity, America remains far more religious than its economic peers, echoing Alexis de Tocqueville’s 19th-century observations. Chart from Ryan Burge – Substack In…
Isaac Newton and His Prophetic Timeline
Introduction: The Other Newton When we think of Isaac Newton, we think of an apple falling, the calculus he invented to explain it, and…
Tenth Circuit Says Religious Schools Must Follow Nondiscrimination Rules to Receive Preschool Funds
Catholic parishes in Denver lose appeal over Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program, with judges ruling the admissions rule applies equally to all schools. On September…
5 Reasons Why People of Faith Need to Understand AI Before It Understands Them
Some people want nothing to do with AI. They believe it’s too powerful, too dangerous, maybe even spiritually wrong. That instinct isn’t crazy. It’s…