Freedom of religion
DOJ nominee Kristen Clarke recommits to fighting religious discrimination
Clarke, Biden’s nominee to lead the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, touts career-long record fighting antisemitism at Senate hearing.
Amanda Gorman’s Bible quote endorses religious liberty — but it’s still from the Bible
George Washington used the quote in his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport. But its history is fraught.
Jews, Christians sue Cuomo and de Blasio for violating religious freedom during pandemic
“Defendants have exploited the COVID-19 pandemic to create, over the past three months, a veritable dictatorship.”
One In Five Americans Say It’s Okay For Businesses To Refuse To Serve Jews
Support for the idea has more than doubled in the last five years among some of the largest Christian groups in America.
The Supreme Court Was Right To Protect Religious Freedom
By ruling in favor of a baker who refused service to a gay couple, the Supreme Court protected America’s freedom of religion.
Three Practical Ways to Preserve Our Freedoms in the Trump Era
With the election of Donald J. Trump as President of the United States on November 8, 2016, our country experienced a political earthquake. It put all Americans on notice that the four years of the Trump presidency will present a challenge to maintain the foundations of our country: free-speech, free press, freedom of religion, peaceful protest, due process and equal protection under the law.
The Limits of Religious Freedom
EDITORIAL: After Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed an anti-gay bill, those who claim their religion tells them to discriminate against LGBT people may do so — and suffer the consequences.
Living With the Church-State Tension
Democracies seek to respect as much religious liberty as possible, while also drawing clear jurisdictional lines between religion and government, writes Perry Dane.
Constitutional Dilemma on Birth Control
Yeshiva’s Meir Soloveichik says religious freedom should allow groups to opt out of offering birth control coverage. But employees have rights too, writes Jonathan D. Sarna.
Kosher Prison Food Not Only for Jews
Eating kosher, even in prison, is a constitutional right — not only for Jews, but also for Christians.