Who Controls the Federal Bureaucracy? The Fight Over Presidential Power
A barrage of executive orders has set the tone for an administration determined to wield its authority to the fullest extent. Some directives have rolled…
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PODCAST: Supreme Court Rulings Explained: Religious Freedom, Free Speech & More
Navigating the world of legal rulings, especially on issues like religious freedom, free speech, and discrimination, can feel overwhelming. Recent Supreme Court decisions have…
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch Discusses the Human Toll of Government Overregulation at Reagan Library Presentation
At the Reagan Library, Justice Neil Gorsuch discussed his book "Overruled," highlighting the dangers of excessive laws and regulations, emphasizing their negative impact on ordinary…
Reforming the Bench: Noble Intentions, Constitutional Quandaries
Setting aside the wisdom of reinventing the Supreme Court, the political feasibility of enacting these reforms is dubious.
Courts in Kansas and Florida Challenge Biden Title IX Interpretation
The Kansas and Florida rulings challenge the Biden administration's Title IX policies on gender identity inclusion.
Balancing Faith and Public Health: The Ninth Circuit’s Ruling in Bacon v. Woodward on Vaccine Mandates and Religious Exemptions
The primary issue in Bacon v. Woodward concerns whether the City of Spokane’s implementation of Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 Proclamation, which required state agency…
No Clear Verdict: Supreme Court Sidesteps Social Media Censorship Battle
If the government gains more leverage over platform speech, it might restrict religious expression deemed harmful, even if the platforms themselves would allow it.
The Challenge of Non-Religious Moral Beliefs in the Workplace
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…
Mandated Display of Ten Commandments: Does It Miss the Gospel’s Heart?
Debate on displaying the Ten Commandments highlights the contrast between legalism and the gospel. True faith focuses on grace, transformation, and relationship.
Louisiana’s Ten Commandments Law: A Closer Look
Louisiana law now requires the Ten Commandments in public schools, raising theological and constitutional questions. Governor John Bel Edwards defends it, anticipating legal challenges.