Separation of Church and State

The Right’s Religious Liberty Agenda Is on a Collision Course With Labor Law

The Right’s Religious Liberty Agenda Is on a Collision Course With Labor Law The Right’s Religious Liberty Agenda Is on a Collision Course With Labor Law

Religious employers have found a way to give themselves cover for blatant discrimination—and the Supreme Court is ready to back them up.

Oct 17, 2022 / Feature / Bryce Covert

The Theocrats on the Supreme Court Strike Again

The Theocrats on the Supreme Court Strike Again The Theocrats on the Supreme Court Strike Again

With the praying football coach decision, the court’s conservatives upended a key precedent and knocked another hole in the wall separating church and state.

Jun 28, 2022 / Elie Mystal

The Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow to the Separation of Church and State

The Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow to the Separation of Church and State The Supreme Court Strikes Another Blow to the Separation of Church and State

In a new ruling, the theocrats on the court turned one of the nation’s fundamental principles on its head.

Jun 22, 2022 / Elie Mystal

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Religion Versus Unions Religion Versus Unions

Some professors at the Jesuit Seattle University have been barred from organizing because their jobs are too religious in nature.

Sep 26, 2016 / Michelle Chen

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

The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’

The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’ The Next Tactic In the Right’s Fight Against Gay Marriage? ‘Religious Liberty’

And the GOP presidential contenders are leading the charge.

Jun 29, 2015 / Zoë Carpenter

Theocracy Versus Democracy

Theocracy Versus Democracy Theocracy Versus Democracy

How the reckless Hobby Lobby decision has excited the imagination of the right wing.

Apr 3, 2015 / William Greider

How the Left Failed France’s Muslims

How the Left Failed France’s Muslims How the Left Failed France’s Muslims

When the left abdicated its outreach to marginalized communities, the Islamists moved in.

Feb 6, 2015 / Walden Bello and Foreign Policy In Focus

Why I Heart King Abdullah

Why I Heart King Abdullah Why I Heart King Abdullah

He was an old-school monarch who made America feel good about itself again.

Feb 4, 2015 / Column / Katha Pollitt

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