Legislation
CALIFORNIA: Full assembly will likely vote on SB 1146 before August 31
The California Assembly will likely vote on a controversial bill designed to pressure religious colleges and universities to…
International
Living in a World with Increasing Violent Insanity
During my junior and senior years in college, I worked the night shift at a large Massachusetts state…
Politics
Vetting the Veeps: Pence and Kaine on Religious Liberty
This week, both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have chosen relatively centrist running mates who are not well…
Church and State
Trump promises to repeal ban on church campaigning in GOP acceptance speech
Contrary to Trump's representation, the voices of individual church members, or even church employees, have not "been taken…
Church and State
Key California Assembly Committee scheduled to hear SB 1146
On August 3, 2016, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee is scheduled to consider a bill that religious groups…
Civil Rights
Op-Ed: Do Your Homework
By Jason Hines, Ph.D., J.D. - One of the unfortunate things about the discussion that occurs whenever a…
Legal Issues
Church sues Iowa for hypothetical gender “law”
To put it succinctly, the Fort Des Moines Church of Christ is suing for protection against a threat…
Constitution
Why a candidate’s support for the free exercise clause matters
Whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump will do more to defend the Free Exercise Clause is an important…
Arts and Literature
Lionsgate releases first official “Hacksaw Ridge” poster
Today Lionsgate released the official poster for Mel Gibson’s latest film, “Hacksaw Ridge” the story World War II…
Constitution
Analysis: Amended version of SB 1146 passes CA Assembly Judiciary
The latest version still faces constitutional hurdles as lawmakers seek to control morals policies of religion-based educational institutions.