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Advocates "religious freedom", though not a strong separation of church and state.
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UCLA Williams Institute: 20 Power Lesbian Academics

Posted on March 04, 2008
The Williams Institute has this report by Rachel Pepper from Curve Magazine, a lesbian publication. It includes this tagline: "They are the researchers who changed the Ivory Tower and are now changing the world." Share This

AZ Republic: "Study: Gay couples in Ariz. lack resources"

Posted on March 04, 2008
Kerry Fehr-Snyder reports in the Arizona Republic (3.4.2008): "Gay and lesbian couples in Arizona generally make less money, are less likely to own a home and have fewer resources to raise children than their married counterparts, according to a new study by the Williams Institute at the University of California Los Angeles...

Missouri: Planned Parenthood sues to stop abortion negligence measure

Posted on March 04, 2008
Abortion opponents have revised a ballot proposal placing new requirements on doctors and nurses, prompting a legal challenge from Planned Parenthood . . .

Live Commentary: California Marriage Cases Supreme Court Argument

Posted on March 04, 2008
Today, from 9 AM to 12 PM Pacific, the California Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on the coordinated Marriage Cases. Unlike the previous California Supreme Court arguments that resulted in the Lockyer decision, today’s arguments will focus squarely on whether the California Constitution requires the redefinition of marriage to include same-sex couples...

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Iowa: Too much religion in Sioux City politics?

Posted on March 04, 2008
Anytime an issue draws passion from both sides and is earnestly debated in the presence of our elected officials, it's worthwhile.

Cal. State U. to amend code of conduct

Posted on March 04, 2008
The California State University system has agreed to amend its student conduct code to settle a lawsuit by a conservative Christian legal group that argued that its written expectation that students be "civil" was vague and violated students' rights.

ECLJ Report: Religious Freedom and Religious Persecution in India

Posted on March 04, 2008
This ECLJ Report was prepared in anticipation of the official visit by the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief to India, in March 2008. The 29 page report begins with this summary: Religious minorities in India, particularly Christians and Muslims, suffer religious persecution daily, even despite nominal protection granted under India’s Constitution...

Preparation for Soon-to-Be Judicial Clerks

Posted on March 04, 2008
Eugene Volokh has this post on the Volokh Conspiracy soliciting reader recommendations for "soon-to-be judicial clerks" Share This

Iowa Gov. rejects federal abstinence funding

Posted on March 04, 2008
Iowa is the 17th state to reject or simply not apply for Title V funding, which provides more than $40 million a year for abstinence-only education across the country . . .

Believe in traditional marriage? You Bigot

Posted on March 04, 2008
"What does that mean down the road, if the idea that our ideas about marriage and about sexual morality generally make us the exact equivalent of biots?" [Maggie Gallagher] . . . asked.

Magna Carta returns to the National Archives

Posted on March 04, 2008
The archives' Magna Carta is one of four copies of the version granted in 1297 by Edward I, the archives said.

Cal Thomas: "Coming Out" of schools

Posted on March 04, 2008
As one group attempts to use California public schools as laboratories to assist children in "coming out" with their nontraditional sexual orientation, another is urging parents to come out from these schools and educate their children with their values at home or in private schools.

Mark R. Filip confirmed as Deputy Attorney General

Posted on March 04, 2008
The unanimous vote installed Mark R. Filip, 41, after a season of partisan wrangling over President Bush's nominees.

Abortion Clinic Avoids Kan. Indictment

Posted on March 04, 2008
A Kansas grand jury that investigated a Planned Parenthood clinic has refused to issue an indictment on allegations that it violated restrictions on the procedure.

SCOTUS Blog: Petitions to Watch - March 4th

Posted on March 04, 2008
SCOTUS blog has posted its most recent edition of Petitions to Watch. This entry may be of particular interest to ADF Alliance Alert readers: Docket: 07-607 Case name: Aguayo v. Geren Issue: Whether the military may apply a stricter standard to agnostic applicants for conscientious objector status than to religious [...

Chris Stovall: Backgrounder on the California Marriage Cases

Posted on March 04, 2008
The origin of the California Marriage Cases extends all the way back to February 2004, when Gavin Newsome, mayor of San Francisco, authorized county clerks to begin issuing ?marriage? licenses to same-sex couples.

Alan M. Dershowitz WSJ commentary: Worshippers of Death

Posted on March 04, 2008
"How should Western democracies fight against an enemy whose leaders preach a preference for death?"

Arizona Advances New Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Napolitano a Question Mark

Posted on March 03, 2008
. . . A final vote in both houses could happen as early as next week. Once approved, a final version of the ban would go to Gov. Janet Napolitano . . .

Alaska Committees Approve Partial-Birth Abortion Ban, Parental Consent Bill

Posted on March 03, 2008
"Alaska legislative committees are advancing two pro-life bills -- one that would ban partial-birth abortions in the state and another that would allow parents to object to their teenage daughter having an abortion."

California Teacher Who Showed Abortion Video Resigns Position

Posted on March 03, 2008
"First-year teacher Randy Yang showed the film, The Silent Scream, to five eighth-grade classes at Russell Middle School and came under heavy criticism . . . "

March 4th: ADF attorneys to live blog Cal. Supreme Court marriage hearing

Posted on March 03, 2008
ADF attorneys Chris Stovall and Jim Campbell will be live blogging during tomorrow's Cal. Supreme Court marriage hearing from 9 am through 12 pm (PST).

Poll: Iowans oppose marriage redefinition, but waiver on civil unions

Posted on March 03, 2008
"Most Iowans believe marriage should be only between one man and one woman, but a majority of Iowa adults also support the creation of civil unions granting benefits to gay couples similar to those offered to heterosexuals in marriage, according to a new Iowa Poll...

Iowa House leader hopes rare move can force vote on marriage amendment

Posted on March 03, 2008
"Rants, a Republican from Sioux City, wants a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage brought to the House floor this year, but he says the measure has been stalled by Democrats in the Judiciary Committee."

"Obama: America?s first Gay President?"

Posted on March 03, 2008
". . . Obama signed his named to the personal promise of greater advance against the institution of marriage of any candidate to ever run for the highest office."

Maryland court allows church food pantry to remain open for now

Posted on March 03, 2008
. . . closing the ministry would cause more harm to county residents, the decision said . . .

Mass Jewish defections to McCain, if Obama is the nominee

Posted on March 03, 2008
"BROOKLYN Assemblyman Dov Hikind yesterday predicted that Jewish voters would make 'a mass movement toward Sen. McCain' if Barack Obama knocks Hillary Rodham Clinton out of the race in tomorrow's critical Democratic primaries."

Massachusetts Bills Would Dramatically Advance Homosexual Power in State

Posted on March 03, 2008
"Pro-family activists in Massachusetts warn that a series of bills pending in the state legislature are pivotal for the future of the legal institution of marriage in the state and across the US."

New FRC pamphlet: The Top Ten Myths About Abortion

Posted on March 03, 2008
The Family Research Council has released a new pamphlet titled: The Top Ten Myths About Abortion.

Sexual Orientation and Military Preparedness: An International Perspective

Posted on March 03, 2008
MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Conference - "Sexual Orientation and Military Preparedness: An International Perspective" WHEN: Wednesday, March 12, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Georgetown University Law Center Gewirz Student Center - 12th Floor 120 F Street, NW Washington, D...

?Ridiculous? Agreement Lets Judge Censor Planned Parenthood Abortion Records

Posted on March 03, 2008
Over the objections of the District Attorney's office, Planned Parenthood has reached an agreement with a grand jury that will release censored information from subpoenaed abortion records, but not the records themselves . . .

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