Religious Freedom
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Abortion coverage lawsuits could be avoided with better religious accommodation
The religious organizations in these cases will have U.S. Supreme Court precedent on their side.
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FBI should be able to target extremists without smearing people of faith
A now-retracted FBI field office memo discussing possible threats of extremism from “radical-traditionalist Catholics” has created serious concern about targeting religious practices.
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States should welcome religiously motivated foster parents
Massachusetts’s recent decision to deny a Catholic couple the ability to foster children due to their religious beliefs stands at odds with Supreme Court precedent, lower federal court decisions, and the needs of children.
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Does the Utah Constitution recognize a broad right to abortion?
The Utah Supreme Court has just concluded oral arguments in a challenge to the state’s abortion regulations.
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Wisconsin says Catholic charity group isn’t religious enough
If the government gets to decide what religious organizations are “religious enough,” it could use that authority to privilege some religious beliefs over others.
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Religious people shouldn’t avoid the public square
Some of the most prominent conflicts created by the COVID pandemic response involved worship.
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How a ruling on Amish water disposal signifies protection for all of us
The strength of our commitment to constitutional values is shown by our willingness to extend their protections to unfamiliar and controversial practices.
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Can faith save the planet?
Faith and religious organizations make an important contribution to protect our environment.
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Changing the narrative on religion and the LGBTQ community
Church members of all stripes should feel comfortable engaging in conversations about faith with their LGBTQ brothers and sisters.
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Supreme Court clarifies religious practice rights in 2 cases
The decisions involve the Civil Rights Act and free speech rights.