The U. S. Department of Labor's headquarters in Washington, D. C. , is a place where labor laws are made and enforced. It's not a place of worship. But on December 10, things changed. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer hosted a prayer service. It was called nondenominational. But it only had Jud
In a recent letter to Florida's education community, the state's education chief, Anastasios Kamoutsas, decided to share a biblical quote. He picked Proverbs 22:6, which talks about guiding children in the right path. But why did he feel the need to bring religion into a government communication? T
In 2025, Colorado's lawmakers faced a series of legal setbacks that highlighted their apparent ignorance of basic constitutional principles. The First Amendment, a cornerstone of American freedoms, was at the heart of these disputes. It's surprising that in a modern democracy, elected officials need
A recent ruling by a federal judge in Texas has put a halt to a new state law designed to protect children online. The law, which was supposed to start in January, would have required app stores and developers to check the ages of users. The judge, Robert Pitman, decided that this law likely goes ag
In a bold move, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders decided to close state offices on December 26, giving employees extra time with their families. This decision, however, did not sit well with everyone. The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) sent her a letter, arguing that the closure was
Priscilla Villarreal, a local news reporter in Laredo, Texas, found herself in handcuffs for doing her job. She was not stealing or committing a violent act. Instead, she was asking questions, something journalists do every day. But in her case, local officials saw her work as a crime. They used an
Free speech is a hot topic. It always has been. But why is it so hard for some people to grasp? This question came up during a recent discussion in Des Moines. The event marked 50 years since a bomb exploded at a Quaker meeting house. The bomb was likely set by someone who didn't like the Quakers' s
Recently, Senator Chuck Schumer and 40 other Senate Democrats proposed a resolution to condemn Tucker Carlson due to comments made by a guest on his podcast. This move raises serious questions about free speech and government overreach. Free speech is a fundamental right that predates laws and gove
In Kentucky, a recent court case put the spotlight on the tricky line between facts and opinions. It all started with a homeowner, Rusnak, who was unhappy with the work done by Andes Roofing. The homeowner held back payment and shared negative reviews online. Andes Roofing didn't take it lightly. Th
The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new media policy. This policy requires journalists to promise not to seek out information that the government has not okayed for release. The Times argues that this policy is a direct attack on their right to report freely. The lawsuit, fi
