by William C. Duncan | Jan 4, 2024
2024 in the courts: What’s on the docket for religious freedom Written by William C. Duncan In 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court made two important religious freedom decisions. In the first, the court clarified that employers must accommodate the religious practice of...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Dec 29, 2023
What Democrats and Republicans have in common on education curriculum beliefs Written by Christine Cooke Fairbanks Originally published in Deseret News. New data from the 2023 American Family Survey reveals Americans diverge on what should be taught in public...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 18, 2023
Ambiguous rulings about holiday displays leave local governments on uncertain ground Written by A North Carolina city recently added a menorah to its holiday display in a public park. This did not, however, happen without some controversy. A year ago, the city...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 18, 2023
In Washington, religious groups fight for their conscience Written by William C. Duncan Originally published in the Washington Examiner. In recent years, the Supreme Court has repeatedly and clearly ruled that the law must accommodate religious beliefs and...
by William C. Duncan | Dec 14, 2023
More good news from the courts on religious freedom Written by William C. Duncan A post last month highlighted positive developments for religious liberty in state courts. Lower federal courts, too, have recently issued important decisions extending protection to...
by The Likely Voter | Dec 14, 2023
The impact of Sandra Day O’Connor Written by The Likely Voter With the recent passing of Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court, it’s worth remembering the impact she had on several foundational issues that are priorities...
