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… hate and vitriol with a quiet strength and grace. Why? Because they took a stand for their right to live … bounce ideas off of each other,” says Joanna. “Sometimes one of us will start with a concept and the other will kind … Joanna and Breanna learned about Phoenix City Code Section 18.4(B). According to city officials, this law required them …

… speech? What has the Supreme Court said about it? And how does it affect me? Written by Neal Hardin Published October … when the government threatens or punishes you for not speaking. Compelled speech violates the freedom of conscience … pledge allegiance to the American flag. The children of one family were Jehovah’s Witnesses and refused to comply …

… sex. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published March 18, 2022 Revised January 10, 2024 Peter Vlaming loves languages—especially French. But … Point School Board to continue his teaching contract in 2017. But the school tossed aside this positive record when …

… December 14, 2022 Revised January 5, 2023 Proponents of physician-assisted suicide (PAS) have spent years arguing … the suffering of terminally ill patients. But Canada’s disturbing path since legalizing PAS six years ago proves … be eligible. To see the effects of this alarming change, one must look no further than Amir Farsoud of Ontario. …

… ensure people have access to basic goods and services. No one should be denied food at a restaurant, a ticket at a … Amendment. The government should no more censor Lorie for speaking consistent with her beliefs than it should punish an … and express ideas consistent with their beliefs, which is why the Supreme Court ruled to protect free speech not just …

… the Catholic faith. Queen of Angels maintains a website, blog, and YouTube channel to promote its products and teach … to express messages that violate their beliefs, which is why Christie challenged the law in court. Queen of Angels … Instead, the employees use another form of address that does not include gender, such as the customer’s name. …

… they set for themselves. That’s unconstitutional, and it’s why Alliance Defending Freedom is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Brian’s case.   What does Washington’s law do? Brian works with only those clients … between counselors and their clients who are under 18. The law prohibits Brian from speaking to his younger …

… Defending Freedom Published May 26, 2021 Revised November 10, 2022 Editor’s note: On May 22, USA Today published an … to succeed, because I’m a woman. That experience is why three of my fellow female athletes and I  filed a lawsuit … . As a result, two males began racing in girls’ track in 2017. In the 2017, 2018, and 2019 seasons alone, these males …

… common and may no longer be shocking. But how about this one: a volunteer Christian chaplain fired for his Christian beliefs? That’s right. Dr. Andrew Fox, who served as lead fire chaplain in … philosophical reflections that he shared on his personal blog. Let’s take a closer look at his case. Dr. Andrew Fox …

… decide who performs this vital function. This is why our courts have recognized the principle of the … interfering with the decision of a religious group to fire one of its ministers.” The Free Exercise Clause “protects a … minister should ultimately be based on “what an employee does.” Thus, the religious function of employees should be …