Here is a snapshot that captures an increasingly important issue in law and religion in the United States: In August 2021, four parents sued a school district outside Philadelphia for violating the free exercise rights of their children. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the district had . . . . Continue Reading »
“Americans are the nicest, most generous, and sentimental people on earth,” Percy once observed. “Yet Americans have killed more unborn children than any nation in history.” Continue Reading »
Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative Websites, is readily willing to serve people regardless of their “sexual orientation,” but she is not willing to make a gesture of accepting same-sex marriage by designing a website to celebrate same-sex marriage. Continue Reading »
Although it’s not clear what the ultimate reasoning will be on 303 Creative, based on last week’s argument, it seems likely the Court will come down on the side of free speech. Continue Reading »
As Canada's euthanasia laws become more loose and healthcare remains inaccessible, more individuals choose physician-assisted suicide. Continue Reading »
Though Roe has been overturned, it doesn't look like the landmark cases that made contraception, sodomy, and same-sex marriage constitutional rights are going anywhere. Continue Reading »
Even though Roe v. Wade has been overturned, the work is far from done. Continue Reading »
The future of Yeshiva University depends on more than court case outcomes. Continue Reading »
Nicole Stelle Garnett joins the podcast to discuss religious liberty in schools today in light of her recent article, “A Victory for Religious Liberty and Educational Pluralism.” Continue Reading »
Brown gave tacit permission to future Courts, including the Roe Court, to untether itself from the Constitution and to expand its role as final arbiter of the good in American life and culture. Continue Reading »
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