Marsha Atkind
By Marsha Atkind
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Opinion Proposed Law Pays for Belief With Bias
The problem with the Workplace Religious Freedom Act is one of poor draftsmanship, not malice aforethought. Civil rights advocates and most religious groups are of one mind in supporting broader accommodation standards for religious dress, appearance or holy days. However, WRFA legislation, as it currently stands, is dangerously broad and would force the courts to…
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Opinion With Liberty and Social Justice for All
From the stage, looking out at a rainbow of bobbing placards, the energy and commitment of the crowd massing on the national mall in Washington, D.C. was palpable. The April 25 March for Women’s Lives was one of the biggest demonstrations in American history. And whether you agree with press estimates of 800,000 marchers or…
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