FL Once Again Considering Repeal of 126-Year-Old Religious Liberty Protection
The Florida Senate is once again considering a measure that would undo the "no aid to religion" protection in the state's constitution. For more than 120 years, the provision has helped keep church and state institutionally separate by prohibiting...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....State Department Reports: Repression of Religious Minorities Part of Disturbing Trend in 2010
On Friday, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton released the 2010 reports on human rights in countries around the world, and unveiled a new website, humanrights.gov. In remarks to the press, she emphasized three "disturbing" trends of the last year in the area...Budget Deal Includes D.C. Voucher Program Money
Written by Don Byrd
