Freedom of religion

Krista Tippett at PopTech

Krista Tippett: Speaking of Faith Krista Tippett: Speaking of Faith

In a new book, the host of NPR’s On Being tries to formulate a unified theory of secular spirituality.

Aug 19, 2016 / Michele Moses

When Religious Exemptions Are a Menace to Public Health

When Religious Exemptions Are a Menace to Public Health When Religious Exemptions Are a Menace to Public Health

The Zika virus shows just how dangerous it is to let religious authority determine public policy.

May 20, 2016 / Column / Patricia J. Williams

Elementary school students

As the Religious Right Forces the Gospel Into Public Schools, Some Parents Are Opting to Homeschool As the Religious Right Forces the Gospel Into Public Schools, Some Parents Are Opting to Homeschool

After their kids experienced “religious bullying,” these parents felt they had no choice but to take their kids out of public school.

May 3, 2016 / Katherine Stewart

Can Religious Groups Ignore All Laws They Don’t Like?

Can Religious Groups Ignore All Laws They Don’t Like? Can Religious Groups Ignore All Laws They Don’t Like?

Or just those related to women’s health?

Mar 24, 2016 / Zoë Carpenter

Cambodian monks

Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea? Is Religious Freedom a Bad Idea?

Scholars have taken to attacking religious rights, but their target is secularism as a whole.

Mar 16, 2016 / Udi Greenberg and Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins

President Barack Obama.

Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque Finally, Obama Visits an American Mosque

“You fit in here,” the president told American Muslims in a rebuke to growing anti-Muslim bigotry.

Feb 4, 2016 / Ali Gharib

Troy Newman

Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter Ted Cruz Announces a Terrifying New Supporter

The Texas senator is embracing a man with repeated connections to acts of anti-choice violence.

Jan 28, 2016 / George Zornick

Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk

Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk Visualizing the Four Freedoms: FDR’s Fighting Artist, Arthur Szyk

We all know about Norman Rockwell. But it was Szyk who best conveyed the life-or-death urgency of the struggle against fascism.

Jan 8, 2016 / Allison Claire Chang

Paul Ryan

How Paul Ryan Aids and Abets Donald Trump How Paul Ryan Aids and Abets Donald Trump

So what if Ryan disagrees with Trump on some issues? What matters is Ryan's commitment to back Trump if he’s nominated.

Dec 9, 2015 / John Nichols

Tom Tomorrow toon

Why Doesn’t This Big Mac Container Have a Picture of Baby Jesus? Why Doesn’t This Big Mac Container Have a Picture of Baby Jesus?

It’s just another example of anti-Christian bias in America!

Dec 1, 2015 / Tom Tomorrow

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