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News & Commentary about Religious Liberty

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The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ strives to safeguard the First Amendment’s guarantee of religious liberty by ensuring that laws and governmental practices neither promote religion nor interfere with its free exercise.
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Jul 6, 2023

Supreme Court Term in Review: Reconciling Our Losses and Wins

Supreme Court Term in Review: Reconciling Our Losses and Wins
Delegates gathered in the House of Delegates chamber at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. to discuss a bill on Feb. 14, 2019.

Mar 2, 2023

West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism

West Virginia Lawmakers are Pushing Public Schools to Teach Creationism
A sign advertising the groundbreaking of Abraham House of God Mosque & Cemetery, with a drawing of a mosque.

Oct 28, 2022

Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections

Religious Discrimination Persists in Zoning Proceedings, Despite Strong Legal Protections
A protestor holds a sign reading "Keep Your Religion Out of My Government" during a rally at Memorial Park in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Jul 6, 2022

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State

The Supreme Court Benches the Separation of Church and State
An image depicting a classroom, lightbulbs, thought bubbles, and a child with a backpack.

May 11, 2022

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Classroom Censorship?

Pop Quiz: How Much Do You Know ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Classroom Censorship?
The front of the Supreme Court, as a few people are walking up and down its stairs, on a sunny day in 2012.

Apr 25, 2022

The Supreme Court Must Protect Students From School-Sponsored Prayer

The Supreme Court Must Protect Students From School-Sponsored Prayer
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Apr 11, 2022

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read

10 Books Politicians Don’t Want You to Read
A Native American student is wearing an eagle feather to his high school graduation.

Apr 7, 2022

Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation

Indigenous Students Should Be Allowed to Wear Tribal Regalia at Graduation
Imam Kariye standing in front of the row of people in prayer.

Mar 24, 2022

Customs and Border Protection is Singling Out Muslim Travelers for Invasive Religious Questioning

Customs and Border Protection is Singling Out Muslim Travelers for Invasive Religious Questioning
A protest sign that reads, "I'm With Her"

Mar 17, 2022

How Women’s Rights Paved the Way for Gender Justice at the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ

How Women’s Rights Paved the Way for Gender Justice at the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ