In the wake of Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, a law review article by James D. Nelson argues for limiting corporate religiosity to protect employees from religious coercion in the workplace.
Academic Review: Separation of Church and Business: A Look at Corporate Disestablishment Read More »
Religious parents in Montgomery County, Maryland, have appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to reinstate their right to opt their children out of lessons on gender and sexuality. The case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, brings a legal challenge to the Montgomery County Board of Education’s decision to deny parents the ability to exempt their children from exposure to storybooks that include topics such as gender transitions and same-sex relationships.
The 9th Circuit has ruled that religious colleges can continue to claim exemptions from Title IX, allowing gender-based discrimination in alignment with religious beliefs.
9th Circuit Upholds Religious Exemption to Title IX in LGBTQ+ Discrimination Case Read More »
France’s strict secularism faces challenges in a diverse society. From the French Revolution to modern debates on religious symbols, the nation grapples with balancing laïcité and religious freedom.
Liberté, Égalité, Laïcité: Secular France’s Struggle with Religious Freedom Read More »
While critics decry it as a radical departure from church-state separation, a closer examination reveals a more nuanced approach that in some ways echoes mainstream political positions from the not-so-distant past.
Religious Freedom or Christian Privilege? The Controversy Surrounding Project 2025 Read More »
When wielded by influential figures, harmful rhetoric can set the stage for violence, even if the original intention was merely to win an argument or score political points.
The Perilous Power of Political Rhetoric Read More »
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms themselves would allow it.
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle Read More »
Recent debates on employers firing employees for advocacy, such as anti-Israel views, highlight a critical question: Can an employee be dismissed for expressing deeply held moral or ethical beliefs? According to 29 CFR 1605.1, such beliefs, if held with the strength of traditional religious views, are protected unless they cause undue hardship.
The Challenge of Non-Religious Moral Beliefs in the Workplace Read More »
The Sixth Circuit has upheld a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) efforts to broaden the scope of Title IX protections to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Sixth Circuit Upholds Injunction Against Biden Administration Expansion of Title IX Read More »
The historical resonance of Kristallnacht, coupled with the recent violent attacks in Israel, amplifies the fears of Jewish students, who see in these modern incidents a reflection of the past’s darkest days.
Rising Anti-Semitism on Campus: A Disturbing Echo of Kristallnacht and October 7 Read More »
