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Former Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran knows what it means to face the fire—both literal flames and the rising tide of threats to freedom of speech and religious liberty. Despite his sterling credentials—Cochran once held the nation’s highest firefighting role as U.S. Fire Administrator for the United States Fire Administration—he was fired from his position as Atlanta’s fire chief. Why? Because the government didn’t approve of his message about biblical marriage and sexuality that he included in a brief passage in a self-published book he wrote. We stood with Chief Cochran, and after years ...

… what it means to be human—and it’s snowballing quickly. Alliance Defending Freedom’s clients can tell you just how …

When Deb Figliola, a teacher in Harrisonburg, Virginia, was asked to lie to parents about their own children, she knew she had to stand for what’s right. She just could not deceive parents about her students. Deb teaches special education and English to middle schoolers who are reading and writing significantly below their level. And she absolutely loves what she does. But after the Harrisonburg City Public School Board instituted a new policy that upended parents’ right to direct the upbringing of their children, she knew she had to challenge the board’s violations of parents’ rights ...

… Here's how one ministry in Michigan responded. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published March 29, 2022 Revised … v. Michigan Department of Health and Human Services It should come as no surprise that Catholic Charities West … according to the teachings and doctrines of the Catholic Church, including its beliefs about marriage. Michigan even …

… government officials disfavored his views. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published August 16, 2022 Revised … begun organizing monthly meetings with clergy, academics, church leaders, and students to discuss how the church can … of Austin on behalf of Dr. Fox. The bottom line Everyone should be able to speak freely without fear of government …

… parental rights? What’s the history behind them? And why should they matter to every American? What are parental … dedicated to doing what’s best for their children. As we consider the state of parents’ rights today, let’s consider … them. Politicized public education More and more school boards across the nation are adopting policies that endanger …

… protect their right to live and speak the truth. The state should be encouraging more organizations to serve vulnerable …

… soon be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. All Americans should be able to agree: That federal agencies must follow … the law and disregarded their safety. Every American should care about that—and every American should care about … clients—as well as for the Supreme Court justices who will consider the case? … Historic Case Before U.S. Supreme Court …

… through their business, Brush & Nib Studio. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published April 27, 2022 Revised … she met Breanna, who just happened to be a painter, at a church bible study, and the two quickly became friends. Over … marriage—that it is the union of a man and a woman. No one should be bullied or banished from the marketplace for …

… in the historic Dobbs decision overturning Roe. Written by Alliance Defending Freedom Published May 3, 2023 Revised … invented a so-called constitutional “right” to abortion. Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys and staff were proud to … originalists and textualists, or those who believe courts should base their judgments on the vision of the Founding …