by Rick B. Larsen | Jul 2, 2020
Independence Day: a reckoning Written by Throughout our history, certain Independence Day observances stand out. Typically these happen during years marked by conflict – difficulties that cause the traditionally carefree celebration of freedom,...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jul 1, 2020
U.S. History of Civics part 4: The U.S. Department of Education (as we know it) is born Written by The following essay is part 4 in a series that discusses the history of civics education in America. U.S. History of Civics part 1: The Founders’ vision —...
by William C. Duncan | Jul 1, 2020
Q&A: Study finds religious freedom is stronger in countries where LGBT protections are stronger Written by On June 15, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the 1964 Civil Rights Act can be interpreted to ban employers from discriminating on the basis of...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 30, 2020
Supreme Court says states cannot discriminate against religious schools – here’s our analysis Written by The Supreme Court issued a consequential religious freedom opinion this morning, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue. Case background: It involved...
by Christine Cooke Fairbanks | Jun 29, 2020
‘Enormous challenge’ ahead for students returning to public ed this fall Written by With COVID-19 spiking again across the state, parents and other education leaders are asking: What’s next? Education expert Frederick Hess said remote learning will have left...
by William C. Duncan | Jun 26, 2020
Supreme Court decisions on 3 critical religious freedom cases are just days away Written by More laws are impinging on religious organizations, according to an attorney helping drive cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Right now the court has three major...
