Current Events
America facing food rationing? (NY Sun)
The New York Sun reported today that the staggering economy is affecting the food supply in America. Although this may not seem like a reli…
Current Events
Testimony of Gregory Hamilton in support of the Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act (SB 786)
April 9, 2009 Senator Floyd Prozanski, Chair Senate Judiciary Committee Oregon State Legislature 900 Court Street NE S-417 Salem, Oregon 9…
Employment Law
Testimony of Michael Peabody in favor of the Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act (SB 786)
April 9, 2009 Senate Judiciary Committee Oregon State Legislature Salem, Oregon RE: SB 786 – Oregon Workplace Religious F…
Current Events
Talking Points SB 786 – Oregon Workplace Religious Freedom Act
GENERAL Talking Points Federal Religious Accommodation Law Defining terms: “Undue hardship.” Title VII of the U.S. Civil Rig…
Current Events
Economic interdependency quiets voices against Chinese human rights abuses
By Michael D. Peabody Last week as it circled the globe, protesters chased the Olympic flame as it traveled to Beijing. That China has been…
Video
Film Review – “Expelled” – Darwin’s Kool-Aid (CFP)
I’ve been seeing the Google-generated ad on this site for several days now, and finally decided to learn more about Ben Stein’s…
Education
Wall of silence broken at Minnesota’s Muslim public school
A Minnesota columnist reports on her visit to a “Muslim public school” in Minneapolis. It will be interesting to see whether the…
Employment Law
The New Blue Laws – Slate.com
Slate contributor and labor union attorney, Paul L. Edenfield, asks the questions as to workers have the right to have Sundays off. This may…
Employment Law
Worker wins $6.5 million in reverse religious discrimination suit
A former employee of Kelly Services, a worldwide provider of temporary workers, was awarded more than $6.5 million in damages Friday by a Sa…
Civil Rights
McCain shies away from religion talk – Politico.com
Presidential candidate John McCain remains private about his religion. By Jonathan Martin – Politico.com Traversing the country this w…