TSA Agent Wins Suit Over Right to Wear Sikh Bracelet

Written by Don Byrd
A Sikh employee of the Transportation Safety Administration has won a religious discrimination lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, after he was refused the right to wear a Kara (a bracelet worn by many observant Sikhs) at work.

New Mexico Photographer Refusal of Same-Sex Ceremony Ruled Illegal

Written by Don Byrd
Via Religion Clause, a decision by a New Mexico Appeals Court is sure to add fuel to the discussion over rights of conscience and service refusal. Elane Photography is a business owned by Christians who object to same-sex marriage and refuse to provide photography services. …

Romney and Obama Avoiding Religious Attacks, Talk

Written by Don Byrd
The good news is that both President Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney seem uninterested in attacking one another over matters of faith. … The bad news is that the reason for that may be less principled and more strategic.