Abortion / Contraception
New Supreme Court Case Could Stretch RFRA to Breaking Point
If Congress, which passed both RFRA and Obamacare, believes RFRA's application goes too far, Congress could decide to…
Civil Rights
Germany, EU demand Iran to free pastor Nadarkhani | MF Monitor
EXCERPT: Germany, one of the few countries with diplomatic ties with Iran, has asked Iran to stay the…
Current Events
Kentucky legislature removes names of county clerks from marriage licenses
On April 13, 2016, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin signed legislation (Senate Bill 216) which creates a single form…
Church and State
Davis Appeals to 6th Circuit
When the religious beliefs of a government official conflict with the civil rights of citizens, who has the…
Current Events
Iran Supreme Court returns pastor’s case to lower court (ArabNews.com)
EXCERPT: Iran’s Supreme court sent back the case of a Christian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy to…
Current Events
Supreme Court clarifies threshold for employment discrimination harm under Title VII
In a landmark ruling, the US Supreme Court redefines the standard for Title VII lawsuits, stating "some harm"…
Current Events
ACLU Sues to Block West Virginia Governor’s Vaccine Exemption Order
On May 23, 2025, the American Civil Liberties Union of West Virginia and Mountain State Justice filed a…
Current Events
Oregon House Votes to Repeal Ban on Teachers Wearing Religious Dress
By an overwhelming majority, the Oregon House of Representatives has voted 51-8 to repeal a Klan-era ban on…
Church and State
CNS STORY: Vatican document calls for global authority to regulate markets
Excerpt: While the Vatican document focused on financial issues, it envisioned a much wider potential role for the…
Current Events
Down the Rabbit Hole: What’s Really at Stake With Domestic Surveillance? (Huffington Post)
Ryan J. Bell writes the following for the Huffington Post, excerpted briefly below. Click here to read the…