The Fight Against Religious Bigotry Continues

Bill Blum / Truthdig Mar 2, 2014 Don’t be misled by pundits proclaiming victory in the battle against religious bigotry after Arizona Gov Jan Brewer’s veto of her state’s gay discrimination bill The battle rages on, both in a host of similar measures proposed in states across the country and in a set of potentially landmark cases pending before the Supreme Court. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Discrimination License

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Religious Discrimination

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Utah Judge Strikes Down Polygamy Law

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Dec 15, 2013 A U.S. District Court judge ruled key parts of Utah's polygamy law unconstitutional, a decision that effectively decriminalizes polygamy. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Workplace Discrimination

Adam Zyglis, Cagle Cartoons, The Buffalo News Nov 12, 2013 Dig deeper

Paul Ryan: Obama Victory a Threat to Religious Freedom

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Nov 5, 2012 The Republican vice presidential nominee warns that "Judeo-Christian" values are at risk if President Obama wins the election on Tuesday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Single-Payer Contraception

Monte Wolverton, Cagle Cartoons Feb 13, 2012 Dig deeper

Fashion Police: France Votes to Ban the Burqa

Staff / Truthdig Sep 15, 2010 The French Senate voted 246-1 Tuesday to make it illegal for women to wear garments that cover their entire faces. The measure, if greenlighted by a constitutional body, will affect only a few thousand people, but its implications for religious freedom and women's rights have attracted international interest. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Obama Defends Ground Zero Mosque Plans

Staff / Truthdig Aug 14, 2010 President Obama has come out strongly in defense of controversial plans to erect a mosque near Ground Zero in New York City. Muslims, the president said, have the same right to practice their religion as anyone else. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Court OKs Hallucinogenic Tea

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2006 The Supreme Court unanimously rules that the government cannot stop a small New Mexican religious sect from using DMT, a banned substance. The case pitted religious freedom against the nation's drug control laws. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )