William C. Duncan
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Utah v. Planned Parenthood
The United States Supreme Court has convincingly identified the fatal flaws in plaintiff’s religious freedom claims.
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Cedar Park Assembly v. Kreidler
Centuries-old faith traditions and tens of millions of their adherents consider terminating the life of an unborn child to be a grave evil. Until recently, supporters and opponents of abortion rights acknowledged that coercing religious organizations to support abortion triggers profound questions of religious…
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From the archives: Be thankful for religious freedom (and the not-so-uniform Pilgrims)
Thanksgiving is an appropriate occasion to talk about religious freedom. The Pilgrims’ baby steps toward religious toleration have had surprising but welcome ramifications through the last four centuries.
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The history behind ‘shouting fire in a crowded theater’ and other free speech phrases
During the 20th century, after some conflicting court opinions, a phrase used by Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes was modified to create the expansive protections of speech we know today.
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Why ‘Chevron deference’ raises serious concerns about the separation of powers
If one person or a group of people can independently exercise all government powers, power is concentrated and unchecked.
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The first stirrings of freedom of speech: The Founders knew all about controversial opinions
The debate over the 1798 Alien and Sedition Acts helped establish the popularity of freedom of speech.
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Maryland, N.J. courts affirm religious freedom of employers
These court decisions come from blue states, underscoring the reality that religious freedom need not be a partisan issue.
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Supreme Court 2023-24 preview: 3 issues so far
The court is also expected to add additional cases to its agenda throughout the term, some of which may further affect freedom of speech.
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Recent antisemitism prompts a needed reminder of America’s culture of religious freedom
With recent antisemitic attacks abroad and at home, Americans would benefit from a reminder of our nation’s centuries-long commitment to religious freedom.
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Ninth Circuit affirms religious freedom in California student group case
School district’s hostility toward religious student group shows there’s much to be done outside of court to ensure that government institutions protect pluralism.