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… to Austin, Texas, in 2012, the Austin Fire Department had no chaplain or chaplains’ program. But the chief of the … referred him to the fire chief because the fire department had no chaplaincy program, and he thought Dr. Fox could help … and support to firefighters and their families who had experienced tragedies. By all accounts, he was a …

… U.K. Stifles Prayer with Public Spaces Protection Orders So-called ‘buffer zones’ in … The orders claim to prohibit activities that “have had a detrimental effect on the quality of life” in public … punish or threaten people simply for praying silently.   Why “buffer zones” are actually censorship zones Local …

… Why the Stanford Free Speech Debacle Matters The heckling of … leader told her fellow Stanford Law students after they had hurled constant obscenities and vitriol toward federal … incident.) While there are glimmers of hope, students on college campuses are increasingly exchanging civility and …

… Why Male Athletes Who Identify as Transgender Should Not … of opportunities—not just on race day but for their future college scholarships, athletic careers, and more. After … where many college scouts attend. Two male athletes had taken first and second in that race. Had they not been …

… What Is Freedom of Conscience, and Why Does It Matter? The freedom of conscience is fundamental … one final good act after a lifetime of evil. But none of these examples capture the full concept of conscience. As … act on what we believe. The First Amendment protects our public witness. We can put our faith in action by serving …

… Why Web Design Is Art and a Freedom of Expression As a … marriage, I support her case completely and hope she wins. Why, you might ask? Free speech and our artistic freedom are … support. The creative and storytelling process inherent in these custom website designs underscores that  uniquely …

… No Strings Attached: Why the Government Shouldn’t Tax Churches Church tax … Of course, O’Rourke did not become president, so he never had the chance to strip churches of their tax exemptions. But … on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” This amendment tramples on the rights of …

… Standing against the ‘Concentration’ of Public and Private Power In a pair of cases, the Supreme … Court has the opportunity to begin disentangling the public and private spheres of power. Written by Ryan Bangert … making open-ended delegations of authority to bureaucrats. These and other reforms are necessary if private businesses …

… Why Anchorage Went After a Women’s Overnight Shelter The … the Anchorage Civil Rights Commission, claiming the center had discriminated against this individual. But the Hope … finding that the center does not constitute a place of “public accommodation.” What’s at stake? The Downtown Hope …

… Can a Court Dictate How a Christian College Carries Out Its Mission? Gordon College, a Christian … classes, but also the faith—and how it all relates. That’s why, to ensure that it is staying true to its beliefs and … College. Administration officials determined that she had not met the college’s expectations for faculty …