religious exemptions

The American Civil Liberties Union, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, Lambda Legal, the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and the Transgender Law Center this afternoon announced their withdrawal…

One hundred religious leaders from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and interfaith organizations have signed a letter to President Obama, asking that he not include a religious exemption in a forthcoming…

On Monday, in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores, the Supreme Court relied heavily on “less restrictive alternatives” when it exempted closely-held corporations from the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive…

This “religious freedom” battle headed to the Supreme Court is largely about abortion, though it’s based on the US Catholic Bishops’ efforts to exploit a small gap in the science that’s long past.

And if you are, can you get some media love?

In these days of political polarization much of the public discussion, particularly when it comes to religion, has shifted from what is said to how it is said. Forget about equality, the narrative goes, are you demanding it in a kind and civil tone? Maybe civility, unity and tolerance ain’t all they’re cracked up to be…

On October 3, researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine published a study with profound implications for policy making in the United States. Declaring himself “very surprised” at the results, Dr. Peipert requested expedient publication of the study, noting its relevance to the upcoming election.

Obama’s economic framing throws him off religious freedom track.

Though Gingrich got clobbered in today’s Florida primary, his echoing of the US Bishops’ war on religion talking point is likely to make it all the way to the 2012 election.

Making access to birth control a national issue helps Obama.