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Image: Needy Kids 1, Anti-Catholic Bigots 0

Needy Kids 1, Anti-Catholic Bigots 0

March 4, 2013

Blaming the victim is a poor method of constitutional interpretation, particularly when it comes to discriminatory laws. (more…)


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Fighting the Stupid Public Square

February 28, 2013

Sixth Circuit demolishes militant atheist strategy responsible for inflicting “Skeleton Santa” and “Flying Spaghetti Monster” on holiday displays. (more…)


Image: HHS could learn a thing or two from the USDA

HHS could learn a thing or two from the USDA

February 26, 2013

The USDA rightly recognizes that there are ways both to further the government’s interest in promoting health and to respect religious believers’ right of conscience.
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Image: New York City targets Orthodox Jews — again

New York City targets Orthodox Jews — again

February 25, 2013

Perhaps it is time for the citizens of New York to issue a new remonstrance to government officials who are targeting the religious minorities of today. (more…)


Image: Homeland Security admits it got it wrong on religious freedom

Homeland Security admits it got it wrong on religious freedom

February 5, 2013

In essence FPS and the IRS are saying that having cake at employee birthday parties is more important than the First Amendment right to exercise one’s religion

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Image: Supreme Court asked to revisit eminent domain abuse

Supreme Court asked to revisit eminent domain abuse

January 8, 2013

By: Eric  Rassbach,
Deputy General Counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty 

Yesterday a broad coalition of civil rights and public policy groups, including the Becket Fund, the CATO Institute, and others joined together in an amicus brief to ask the Supreme Court to take up a case, Ilagan v. Ungacta, involving eminent domain abuse. (more…)


Image: Pastor Rick Warren on Hobby Lobby Lawsuit

Pastor Rick Warren on Hobby Lobby Lawsuit

January 4, 2013

Any religion that cannot be lived out … at home and work,  is nothing but a meaningless ritual.

Statement by Rick Warren on Hobby Lobby Lawsuit: (more…)

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