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… realized the amendment would have unleashed a cascade of government actions that would harm women. This included … 38 th state signature. But when the Department of Justice told Virginia that its vote could not count since the … long-dead amendment, even President Biden’s Department of Justice recognized this attempt to resuscitate the Equal …

… which limits abortions after 15 weeks (except in cases of medical emergencies and severe fetal abnormality). This is … Health Organization ? In a majority opinion authored by Justice Samuel Alito, the Supreme Court  upheld Mississippi’s … Even abortion advocates and scholars, including the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, have recognized that Roe was …

… who she was while in class. Once her professors learned of her biblical beliefs, specifically her views on homosexual … reading and write additional papers to describe the impact of the assignments on her thinking. The plan also ordered her … and queer/questioning (GLBTQ) populations” because of her Christian beliefs. It was clear that if she did not …

… paper about the experience. Case: Brooker v. The Governors of Missouri State University Image College was a rude … She received an “A”, but vowed never to compromise her faith again. Three years later, as a senior, Emily again … she couldn’t advocate for something that went against her faith, but the professor became irate. Emily planned to …

… Newland Family As “one of America's most efficient and dependable” manufacturers and … ended with being driven out of business because of their faith.     Growing up in the Great Depression, William E. … run the company in a manner that reflects their religious faith, including their belief that God requires respect for …

… The Dangers of Compelled Speech What is compelled speech? What has the … School District v. Gobitis ). Writing for the majority, Justice Robert H. Jackson wrote , “If there is any fixed star … opinion, or force citizens to confess by word or act their faith therein.” Wooley v. Maynard (1977) A Jehovah’s Witness …

… Julea Ward When Julea Ward walked into the room of professors from the counseling department, she hoped to … she had to endure another interrogation of her Christian faith from a review board of other faculty. Her offense? She … could not affirm a relationship that was contrary to her faith.      Unanimously, the school review board decided to …

… What Is Freedom of Conscience, and Why Does It Matter? The freedom of … Amendment protects our public witness. We can put our faith in action by serving others. Where is freedom of … Amendment also protects our public witness. We can put our faith in action by serving others. We can try to persuade …

… European Court of Human Rights: Belgium Violated Right to Life in Euthanasia Case The European Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of Tom Mortier after his … advocated for Mortier for eight years as he sought justice. It took a medical malpractice complaint, two …

… Kids Waiting to Be Adopted Some states are denying people of faith from adopting and fostering children because of their … lost her husband in a car crash in 2017. Leaning on her faith, family, and friends, she and her family persevered …