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World Vision same-sex marriage policy change and change back

World Vision USA, the US branch of the global organization, early this week announced that it would accept into employment Christians in legal same-sex marriages…

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The NLRB, unions, and religious higher education

In early February, the National Labor Relations Board requested comments on whether and how unions can seek to organize adjunct and other faculty at religious…

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Vital FBO protections amended into Senate ENDA bill

The ENDA bill–the Employment Non-Discrimination Act–passed by the Senate on Nov. 7 actually better protects religious freedom than when it was introduced–despite strong efforts for…

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Audio Recording of Religious Hiring Briefing

Audio Recording of Religious Hiring Briefing

http://archive.irfalliance.org/resources/Religious_Hiring_Briefing_9-24-2013.mp3 On Tuesday, September 24th, IRFA hosted a briefing on Capitol Hill entitled, “Bigotry or Basic Right: Myths and Musts About Religious Hiring.” Dr. Stanley…

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Event: Bigotry or Basic Right- Myths and Musts About Religious Hiring Sept. 24th

Event: Bigotry or Basic Right- Myths and Musts About Religious Hiring Sept. 24th

On Tuesday, September 24th from noon to 1:00 PM, IRFA will be hosting a briefing on Capitol Hill entitled, “Bigotry or Basic Right: Myths and…

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Anchoring the Religious Hiring Freedom in Ohio Law

Ohio employment law, unlike federal law (Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act) and the employment laws of other states, has included no exemption…

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Faith-Based Resources

How to talk about religious hiring: download a “talking point” for faith-based leaders Download a “primer”—overview—of the legal and constitutional facts about the religious hiring…

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IRFA President's Kuyper Lecture on Institutional Religious Freedom

IRFA President’s Kuyper Lecture on Institutional Religious Freedom

IRFA President Stanley Carlson-Thies delivered the Center for Public Justice’s Kuyper Lecture on Thursday, April 24. Title: “Prohibiting the Free Exercise Thereof: The Affordable Care…

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ENDA and Faith-Based Services

ENDA and Faith-Based Services

Employment Non-Discrimination Act bills, aiming to end discrimination against employees on the bases of sexual orientation and gender identity (transgender) have been introduced again this…

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Religious Hiring, Rep. Bobby Scott, and AG Holder

Religious Hiring, Rep. Bobby Scott, and AG Holder

A year ago (June 7, 2012), the House Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing into the Department of Justice. Among the many questions asked of…

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