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Advocates "religious freedom", though not a strong separation of church and state.
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Poll: U.S. More Bible-Wired, Prayful than Europe?s Christian Nations

Posted on April 29, 2008
When compared to people living in Europe?s most Christian-populated nations, Americans are the most prayerful and most likely to be connected to the Bible, according to a new study released on Monday.

Why education funding should never be tied to Gambling

Posted on April 29, 2008
So now Florida is facing a situation where students will suffer if people don?t gamble and lose more money . . .

Tennessee: Deadline Looms for Adult Businesses

Posted on April 29, 2008
Under a new ordinance passed by Shelby County Commissioners, all employees -- from the janitors to the strippers -- must have a background check and carry a permit that can be shown to a law enforcement officer on demand.

TN: ACLU threatens school principal for ?outing? students

Posted on April 29, 2008
The ACLU claims a high school principal violated two students' freedom of association when she "outed" them to parents, teachers, and other students.

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Canadians Back Action in Polygamous Community

Posted on April 29, 2008
62 per cent of respondents think bigamy, or being legally married to more than one person, is a criminal offence.

Malaysian Islamic body rejects proposed conversion rule meant to ease religious tensions

Posted on April 29, 2008
"Islamic authorities have rejected a proposal by Malaysia's prime minister that would require non-Muslims to inform their families before converting to Islam."

Florida Chambers Pass Competing Bills On Teaching of Evolution

Posted on April 29, 2008
Religion Clause blog reports on competing bills in the Florida legislature that would regulate the teaching of evolution versus the right of teachers and students to express opposing views. This follows in the wake of� the Florida State Board of Education’s adoption of standards that would promote the teaching of evolution...

Josh Bollinger on the Hill 100.9 FM: Louisiana school denies Christians equal access to school bus use

Posted on April 29, 2008
ADF attorney Josh Bollinger appears in this interview with Rick Godley on the Hill 100.9 FM to discuss the Calcasieu case in Louisiana. The mp3 file runs just over 14 minutes concluding with the “Get a Clue, ACLU” song. ADF recently released this press release in connection with the case...

Joel Oster on the Frank Pastore Show: The right of students to oppose homosexual behavior

Posted on April 29, 2008
ADF attorney Joel Oster appears on the Frank Pastore show to discuss the Morrison v. Sadler case. Morrison?s constitutional rights were violated when a former mandatory ?tolerance? program at his high school instructed him to suppress any speech that opposes homosexual behavior...

Are Students in Danger of Becoming another Brick in the Wall after Hazelwood?

Posted on April 29, 2008
More specifically, this Note explains why public schools should not discriminate based upon viewpoint when dealing with speech or expression unrelated to the school's educational mission.

The Establishment Clause does not serve to protect religious or nonreligious minorities

Posted on April 29, 2008
It portrays the Establishment Clause as a structural provision of the Constitution, concerned with democratic processes and limited government, much like the doctrines of federalism and separation of powers.

Why Courts Should Reject the Presumption of Severability in the Face of Intentionally Unconstitutional Legislation

Posted on April 29, 2008
Part III argues that courts should abandon the presumption of severability-- or should extend their use of the presumption of inseverability--in cases where the legislature clearly intended to pass an unconstitutional statute.

Severability as Judicial Lawmaking

Posted on April 29, 2008
My argument proceeds as follows: Part I discusses the basics of the severability doctrine, examining its purpose and function and the reasons that courts should and do have the power to sever a statute's invalid parts and applications.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice lashes out at GOP state senator on nominations

Posted on April 29, 2008
State Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille has toughened his criticism of Senate Republicans for not acting on four interim appointments to state appellate courts, and dismissed their arguments about diversity as "misplaced."

Global Warming: The Left?s Latest War on the Family

Posted on April 29, 2008
Procreation is killing the planet, and traditional religion is to blame, Global-Warming cultists insist.

Our Libertarian Court: Bong Hits and the Enduring Hamiltonian-Jeffersonian Colloquy

Posted on April 29, 2008
This Essay explores the divided factions of the Court through the lens of Bong Hits and offers further insight into the Justices' constitutional jurisprudence.

The Often Illusory Protections of ?Biology Plus:? On the Supreme Court?s Parental Rights Jurisprudence

Posted on April 29, 2008
The article concludes that the best understanding of the current jurisprudence is that the constitutional protections are much less robust than currently thought, and offers some modest suggestions about the protections of the rights of unwed fathers that might be created by statute.

The Limits of Conscience: Moral Clashes over Deeply Divisive Healthcare Procedures

Posted on April 29, 2008
This Essay does not address the constitutionality of duties to fill prescriptions for Plan B. Instead it asks whether states should provide conscience clause protections even if they are not constitutionally mandated. In other words, this Essay asks whether such protections are good public policy.

The Religiosity of Jus Cogens: A Moral Case for Compliance?

Posted on April 29, 2008
Jus cogens can be defined as law that imports notions of universally applicable norms into the international legal process.

Abortion Law and Abortion Discourse in Taiwan: Rights, Social Movements and Democratization

Posted on April 29, 2008
My dissertation tells a story of the abortion right in Taiwan: how abortion was not a right either before or after its legalization, how it became a right after the mobilization of social movements and democratization, and finally, what sort of right it is today.

Wells Fargo Shareholder Challenges Homosexual Agenda

Posted on April 28, 2008
The Christian Newswire reports: In a direct challenge to Wells Fargo’s support of the homosexual agenda, a shareholder resolution asking Wells Fargo, one of the nation’s largest banking institutions, “to formulate an equal employment policy …that does not make reference to any matters related to sexual interests, activities or orientation” will be voted on at tomorrow’s [...

Patrick Trueman on Wallbuilders Live: Defending communities against sex businesses

Posted on April 28, 2008
ADF special counsel Patrick Trueman appeared on Wallbuilders Live in February to discuss how local communities can battle adverse effects from sexually oriented businesses.� The interview runs just over 11 minutes.� The mp3 audio is now online here. Visit ADF’s Community Defense Counsel website project: www...

New Video Feature Offers Pro-Family Perspective

Posted on April 28, 2008
Citizen Links reports on a new video series: “Turn Signal, which launches today, will let you know what direction Focus Action is heading on the issues. You’ll get a pro-family perspective on the sometimes-complex world of public policy.” Visit Site » Share This

When Young Teachers Go Wild on the Web

Posted on April 28, 2008
The Washington Post reports: It’s almost like Googling someone: Log on to Facebook. Join the Washington, D.C., network. Search the Web site for your favorite school system. And then watch the public profiles of 20-something teachers unfurl like gift wrap on the screen, revealing a sense of humor that can be overtly sarcastic or unintentionally unprofessional [...

A.C.L.U. Votes to Take Over State Branch

Posted on April 28, 2008
The New York Times reports: The board of the American Civil Liberties Union on Sunday voted overwhelmingly to take over the management and operations of its South Carolina affiliate, a first in the organization?s history . . . The South Carolina affiliate has been troubled for the last decade, struggling financially, unable to find and retain an [...

Naming Rights Don?t Sell for $20M, So Ave Maria Scraps New Building Plan

Posted on April 28, 2008
The ABA Journal reports that naming rights for a new law school building plan were unsuccessful so Ave Maria law school will re-locate to an older structure in Naples, Florida. Visit Site » Share This

Oregon ACLU challenges state law prohibiting distribution of ?sexually explicit? materials to minors

Posted on April 28, 2008
The AP reports on KTVZ.com: "The American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon has joined booksellers and librarians to challenge a state law restricting the sale of sex education material to children." Yet, the statute in question is not specifically directed toward the sale of sex education material.

NY political stunt: Two men to apply for marriage license

Posted on April 28, 2008
Hoping to make a statement about the legitimacy of same-sex marriage, two East Hills men plan to walk into the Oyster Bay town clerk's office at 3:30 p.m. Monday with $40 and two forms of identification and apply for a marriage license . . .

Bill to Ban Human-Animal Hybrid Creation Introduced in Congress

Posted on April 28, 2008
Yesterday, Rep. Chris Smith introduced the Human-Animal Hybrid Prohibition Act, H.R. 5910, to ban the creation of part-human, part-animal hybrid beings.

Ontario: Christian Ministry fined $23K for firing employee who engaged in homosexual behavior

Posted on April 28, 2008
In what is being described as "another blow to religious liberty" in Canada, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered a Christian organization to cease using an employment contract which has staff promise they will not engage in "homosexual relationships...

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