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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…
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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…
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Court Denies Lance Shockley’s Bid to Have Daughters Serve as Spiritual Advisors During Execution
Judge rules Missouri’s refusal to admit family members into execution chamber does not substantially burden inmate’s religious rights…
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Washington Permanently Blocked from Enforcing Clergy Confession Law After Federal Court Agreement
Judge affirms First Amendment protections for Catholic confessions in stipulated injunction resolving months-long litigation A federal court in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Isaac Newton and His Prophetic Timeline
Introduction: The Other Newton When we think of Isaac Newton, we think of an apple falling, the calculus…
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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…