Religious Freedom

Forget the theocracy, North Carolina

"White American Jesus" just isn't as influential as he used to be, no matter what craziness Southern states cook up

Mary Elizabeth Williams Wednesday, Apr 3, 2013 7:57 PM UTC 257
Life North Carolina, First Amendment

The law could give cover to discrimination against gays and lesbians based on "sincerely held religious beliefs"

Jillian Rayfield Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 4:10 PM UTC
Politics Kentucky, Steve Beshear

Though Steve Beshear, a Democrat, blocked the bill, the legislature could still override his veto

Jillian Rayfield Sunday, Mar 24, 2013 9:11 PM UTC 14
Politics Steve Beshear, Kentucky

The bill advanced despite concerns that it would make it easier to discriminate against gays and lesbians

Jillian Rayfield Monday, Mar 11, 2013 9:45 PM UTC 35
Politics Kentucky, Republicans

The new regulation attempts to create a barrier between religious groups and contraception coverage

Rachel Zoll And Ricardo Alonso-zaldivar, Associated Press Friday, Feb 1, 2013 7:56 PM UTC 19
Life Birth Control, Barack Obama

These court cases offer a chilling reminder how close America has come to becoming an outright plutocracy

Steven Rosenfeld, Alternet Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 2:00 PM UTC 10
Politics AlterNet, Religious Freedom

On "Pulpit Freedom Sunday," religious leaders will challenge IRS rules about tax-exempt groups

Jillian Rayfield Friday, Oct 5, 2012 4:56 PM UTC 39
News Religion, 2012 Elections