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… 29, 2023 America’s democratic system was designed by our Founders with numerous checks and balances to ensure … or notice. While ballot measures are an important part of our democracy, it is critical that we share the truth about … activists—and that we show up on Election Day to cast our vote to protect life. Image Matt Sharp Senior Counsel, …

… My statements were all based on the Bible’s teachings on marriage and sexuality. I will defend my right to confess my … court recognized the threat to free speech and ruled in our favor,” she said. “I feel a weight has been lifted off my …

… suppress speech that might exert a negative influence on our minds or actions, then no speech would be safe.” In other … event. All of this to say: words can certainly hurt our feelings in the short term, and prolonged verbal abuse … in using physical violence to stifle speech. If we outlaw our nonviolent tools of resolving conflict (i.e., expressing …

… Appeals for the Second Circuit has twice ruled in favor of our clients, but Vermont officials are poised to resume … of Vermont is able to continue discriminating against our clients. In January 2021, ADF beat Vermont in A.M. v. … First Amendment and give ADF an even stronger position in our A.H. v. French and  E.W. v. French cases. A loss in …

… Court to hear the case of Brian Tingley, a licensed marriage and family counselor who was censored by a … set for themselves. After receiving his master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Seattle Pacific University …

… to the musical’s message about the nation’s founding and our modern life. Changing these casting decisions would have … Beyond pageantry, though, the case implicates all of our freedom to publicly communicate consistent with our beliefs. Thankfully, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the …

… Gender ideology is a fast-moving contagion eating away at our culture. It advances in the name of “equality,” yet it … and female—equal but different. We reject this truth to our own peril. Image Kristen Waggoner CEO, President, and …

… Thankfully, in September 2022, a federal court granted our motion for preliminary injunction, saying that the … between violating their beliefs and doing their job. Our laws must promote, encourage, and celebrate life—not …

… Jesse’s sister contacted Alliance Defending Freedom, and our attorneys filed a lawsuit on her behalf . Jesse’s food … decline to dispense or refer for life-ending drugs. One of our first cases was called Vermont Alliance for Ethical … from being forced to do so. There is a double standard in our society where we teach suicide prevention while …

… these strong women in their pursuit to ensure that our laws and policies reflect biological reality. When they … filed a lawsuit  challenging this policy: after all, our laws and policies should reflect the biological reality …