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Tax reform is about more than taxes

Congress has returned from its Labor Day break and Syria is at the center of attention. But October 1 is the deadline for a new…

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San Antonio non-discrimination ordinance

The revisions to the San Antonio, Texas, anti-discrimination ordinance, adopted by the City Council last week to broadly prohibit discrimination on the bases of sexual…

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But government is looking for you...

But government is looking for you…

Ron Fournier’s article in yesterday’s The Atlantic online, “The Outsiders: How Can Millennials Change Washington If They Hate It?” is well worth a careful read.

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Same-Sex Marriage, the Supreme Court, and Religious Freedom

Same-Sex Marriage, the Supreme Court, and Religious Freedom

Last week, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in high-profile same-sex marriage cases. Press reports and commentary were full of talk about standing, federalism,…

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Nuanced New Research on Faith-Based Organizations

Nuanced New Research on Faith-Based Organizations

Although it is common to talk about faith-based organizations as a generic term, in fact the organizations are very diverse, not only in the kinds…

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A Challenge to Senator Portman

A Challenge to Senator Portman

Republican Senator Rob Portman (Ohio) announced two weeks ago that he had reconsidered his views about marriage redefinition and now supports same-sex marriage. Predictably, his…

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Same-Sex Marriage Laws and Religious Freedom

Same-Sex Marriage Laws and Religious Freedom

The two trends continue to go together: states enact marriage redefinition laws and those laws fall short of providing more than minimal protection for the…

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Notable Quote

Notable Quote

The following is from comments delivered by University of Virginia Law School professor Douglas Laycock at the private dinner following the official launch of the…

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