Liberty Counsel's Mathew Staver followed through on his threat to file an IRS complaint in response to AU's filing accusing Liberty University of violating their tax-exempt status. Howard Friedman posts relevant links. Earlier posts here and here. A federal...
When the mother of a 5-year-old student wanted to read to his class from the book of Psalms as a contribution to his "All About Me" show-and-tell day, she argued that the Bible was his favorite book* and that she had no intention of using the text to promote...
In a case involving religion in public schools, Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor sat on the 2nd Circuit panel that heard the appeal. Their unanimous decision in Rosario v. Does 1 to 10 – affirming a school's right to restrict teachers from proselytizing...
Oregon's Statesman-Journal reports that the state legislature has sent a bill to the Governor that would make explicit protections of religious freedom in the workplace. Senate Bill 786, which the House passed 38-21 on Friday, requires that employers must provide...
Well, ok, maybe that headline is a little over the top…you be the judge. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports on an area couple cited by county authorities for holding what was deemed to be religious services in their home without the proper zoning permit. The...
Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, Education Secretary Arne Duncan was asked his "position on a potential national education voucher program." CQ Politics has the transcript: DUNCAN: I’ve been very, very clear that I don’t think...
