Via Religion Clause, The Forward notes that incoming chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has vowed to investigate Islamic radicalization in American mosques. It could become one of his first hearing topics. The piece speculates:...
As 2010 draws to a close, Rob Marus of Associated Baptist Press reviews the year's stories in religious freedom. His focus is on the news surrounding "Islam and the First Amendment", but also surveys the other big stories of the year. Check it out....
In Atlanta, an increasing number of taxpayer-funded charter schools are finding willing landlords in area churches. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports: Across metro Atlanta, church campuses are becoming sanctuaries for cash-strapped start-up charter...
The Washington Post reports on a 4th Circuit decision from last week approving an Arlington County plan to rebuild Clarendon First Baptist Church and situate affordable housing above it. The government will subsidize the mixed-use development, which was challenged by...
Some are arguing that the recent repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy raises religious liberty concerns. Alliance Defense Fund President Alan Sears suggests that allowing gay men and women to serve openly forces personnel...
