Explainer: Why Supreme Court Arguments Often Skip the Big Issue Everyone Else Is Talking About
Think of it like a baseball game where the umpires spend the first inning arguing over whether the game should be played at all…
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December 2025
Supreme Court Weighs Whether New Jersey Subpoena of Pro-Life Group’s Donor List Violates First Amendment
Case tests scope of federal court access in disputes over compelled disclosure of nonprofit donor identities The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on…
The Damsky Order: A Campus Meltdown Collides With First Amendment Absolutism
Preston Damsky v. Chris Summerlin, in his official capacity as Dean of Students, University of Florida, No. 1:25-cv-275-AW-MAF (N.D. Fla. Nov. 24, 2025) Decision…
Federal court rules “In God We Trust” does not violate religious rights under RFRA or the Constitution
A Florida federal court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a self-represented plaintiff who challenged the presence of “In God We Trust” on U.S.…
Quebec’s Bill 9 tightens secularism rules and places new pressure on Christian schools that receive public funding
Cold November air settled over Montreal when Quebec introduced Bill 9 on November 27, 2025. The bill placed group prayer on public streets under…
Supreme Court Hears Case of Preacher Challenging City Law Without Overturning Conviction
Gabriel Olivier says Brandon, Mississippi, law unfairly targets his religious speech but insists he is not trying to erase his criminal record Gabriel Olivier,…
Are Religious Voters Becoming Republicans? The Real Story Behind the Numbers
If you’re wondering why traditionally apolitical religious groups are suddenly voting like they’ve got a Sean Hannity subscription, Ryan Burge’s chart based on data…
November 2025
The Silicon Prophets: When the Children Go Silent and the Rocks Start Preaching
The dirt speaks, the rocks hum, and the gospel goes live from a pile of melted sand. The children were shouting, “Hosanna to the…
Born Under Judgment: The Scandalous Birth and Triumph of Mercy
By Michael Peabody Scandal Before It BeganShe was young. A girl, really. Barely old enough to carry a child, let alone carry the weight…
Shortcuts and Shields: Why Legal Workarounds Threaten the Longevity of Religious Freedom
Churches seeking exceptions should tread carefully. When everything becomes a right, the system stops working. There’s a quiet strategy playing out in the case…