The Mifepristone Case at SCOTUS
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Not two years after overturning Roe v. Wade, the US Supreme Court is considering a case that threatens to take the abortion pill, mifepristone, off the market. Alison, Liz, and Rebecca explain how the anti-abortion activist lawsuit started, how it got to the Court, and what we learned from the recent oral arguments. Background Other Links Check us out on , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Christians Against Christian Nationalism
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca welcome guest Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee and lead organizer of BJC’s Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign. They discuss the urgent threat that Christian nationalist ideology poses to American democracy, how nonreligious and religious Americans alike can fight back, and Amanda explains the strong historical tradition of supporting state/church separation in the Baptist movement. Show Notes Check us out on , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as...
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Tax the Church!
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Join Rebecca, Alison and Liz for a journey through the history and principles behind the U.S. exempting churches from taxation! We discuss the practice of tax exemption for charitable organizations, including churches, the major cases about the constitutionality of these ideas, and abuses of the Johnson Amendment. Background Other podcasts that talk about church taxation Cases FFRF’s IRS Cases Check us out on , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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State of the State Legislatures in 2024
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It’s that wonderful time of year when Alison guides Rebecca and Liz through the upcoming legislative sessions in states across the country. We discuss upsetting trends in state legislation and bills we’re monitoring that affect the separation of church and state and threaten true religious liberty for everyone. Background and Resources What you can do and Action Alerts Bills Discussed Religion in schools School chaplain bills : Would require the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms : Would allow teachers...
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You’ve Got Mail
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Liz and Rebecca answer your burning questions on religious liberty issues and more! This episode, we reach into the mailbag and take on topics from YOU, our loyal listeners. Background Check us out on , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Inside the Mormon Church
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca interview Anaya Gayle—lawyer, ex-Mormon, and former BYU assistant dean. They discuss the power and influence the church wields and life for LGBTQ+ students at BYU, as Anaya shares her experience inside the insular LDS community. Background More about Anaya Gayle Check us out on , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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It’s Time to Wake Up! With Prof. Marci Hamilton
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca are joined by Professor Marci Hamilton, legal icon and leading expert on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) and extreme religious liberty. Professor Hamilton explains the origin story of RFRA, how it has led us to the emerging theocracy we face, and what Americans can do to reclaim true religious liberty before it’s too late. Background Cases Check us out on , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Back to (Public) School!
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca go back to school! They discuss the latest wild and crazy state/church violations in public schools reported to their organizations, the postscript on the Coach Kennedy case, and the alarming move by Oklahoma to create the first religious public school. Background Complaints Discussed Cases Resources Check us out on , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Let’s Talk About Texas
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca take a deep dive into Texas for a case study in theocratic government. They discuss recent Christian nationalist legislation advancing in the state, the takeover of state institutions by conservative Christian legal groups, and the many state/church battles their organizations have fought in Texas. Background Resources Bills Discussed and : Would allow a period of prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious text in public schools : Would have created the right for a public school...
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Reclaiming Religious Liberty with Liz Reiner Platt
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca discuss a better vision for religious liberty with Liz Reiner Platt, director of the Law, Rights, and Religion Project, a law and policy think tank based at Columbia Law School. They talk about using religious exemptions to promote progressive social causes and issues, including the legal fight for a right to abortion based on freedom of conscience. Background Resources Amicus Briefs Check us out on and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
info_outlineRebecca, Liz and Alison discuss the December 2022 oral arguments in the latest services for same sex wedding case, 303 Creative v. Elenis. This case involves a Christian website designer who would like to expand her business to create wedding websites, but would refuse to do that for same sex couples. The hosts discuss the craziness that was the oral argument and what this case means for religious liberty and gay rights.
Background
- SCOTUS Blog Page
- Oral Arguments
- Coalition amicus brief
- “Colorado web designer’s First Amendment challenge will test the scope of state anti-discrimination laws”
- “Conservative justices seem poised to side with web designer who opposes same-sex marriage”
- “The big stakes in the Supreme Court’s new LGBTQ rights case”
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