AZ Governor Vetoes Professional License Protection Bill

Citing the potential for abuse by those who may claim religious protections, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has vetoed a bill that would have outlawed the suspension of professional licenses for religious exercise. Brewer said she recognizes that SB 1288 has provisions...

Niqabs, Hijabs, and Burqas: Know Your Islamic Veils

BBC has a great profile of the different ways European countries have chosen to address the right to wear Islamic veils in public over the last couple of years. Included is a handy graphic slideshow depicting the various types of veil in question....

TN House Passes Anti-Evolution Bill

By a whopping 70-23 margin, the Tennessee House has passed a bill (HB 368) enabling teachers to undercut the science of evolution in biology classes. On the surface it sounds like reasonable legislation: The bill, if enacted, would require state and local educational...