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… institutions. If religious beliefs are at the center of an organization, then it is addressing some of life’s most … The origins of the ministerial exception can be seen in cases like McClure v. Salvation Army  (1972), in which the … interfering with the decision of a religious group to fire one of its ministers.” The Free Exercise Clause “protects a …

… Must Ensure Parental Rights Receive the Highest Level of Protection  The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act … not only by nature herself, but by their own proper act, in bringing them into the world.” These are the words of Sir … rights, like the freedom of speech or to exercise one’s religion. But until the Supreme Court clarifies the …

… 21, 2021 Revised May 21, 2024 What role do parents play in deciding the medical and psychological care of their children? Do school officials have the right to … with complex issues that affect mind, body, and spirit. One of the Wisconsin couples in this case was striving to …

… Them Away Pre-enforcement challenges have been a hallmark of civil-rights litigation for decades, helping Americans … law against you before you’re able to protect your rights. In other words, does the government have to punish you or … the alleged danger of this statute is, in large measure, one of self-censorship; a harm that can be realized even …

… Gender Identity Dr. Stephen B. Levine is an expert in gender dysphoria and gender identity. Here’s what his … and gender identity. He is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and a professor with … hypothesis of a biological basis for transgender identity. One is the significant change in sex ratio among patients …

… Watts Published May 1, 2023 Revised May 2, 2023 The plight of Brian Tingley ( Tingley v. Ferguson ), a licensed counselor who has been practicing in Washington state for more than twenty years, demonstrates … Counseling Censorship Law only prohibits counsel in one direction. The law allows counseling conversations that …

… floral artist Barronelle Stutzman had to answer beginning in 2013. That is when she declined to create custom floral … said. “It was just a time I had to take a stand.” Read the details of Barronelle’s case below. Barronelle Stutzman ended … Attorney General of Washington sued Barronelle. February 2017 : The Washington Supreme Court ruled that the government …

… Athletes Who Identify as Transgender Should Not Compete in Women’s Sports  Should transgender athletes compete in … Tokyo Games. You’ll notice that all these athletes have one thing in common: they are all males competing in women’s … skilled female athletes on the podium. For example, in 2017 alone, well over 5,000 males, including some under 18 …

… It. When corporations lack viewpoint diversity and weigh in on polarizing issues, they alienate constituencies and … Large outfits in tech, banking, and finance serve billions of customers worldwide. Their products have become ubiquitous … Disney employees spoke off the record as well, with one describing the “angst” they felt a result of Disney’s …

… Why Web Design Is Art and a Freedom of Expression As a graphic designer, my designs express a message and are therefore speech protected by the First Amendment. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom … was written by Kara Jensen, who joined an amicus brief in 303 Creative v. Elenis  explaining the artistic process …