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religious freedom

Christofascism Is Everyone’s Problem

The Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward's new book asks white Christians to take responsibility for dismantling America’s oppressive, patriarchal systems.

by Kit O'Connell

Keep Reading

Faith Groups: Texas ‘Ignored and Disrespected’ Religious Freedom in Passing Fetal Burial Law

by Sophie Novack

‘Recipe for Discrimination’: Legal Battle Brews Over New ‘Religious Refusal’ Child Welfare Law

by Laura Marie Thompson

Critics Fear New Texas Law Giving SBOE Wide Discretion Over Textbooks

by David R. Brockman

State Re.p Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) and state Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) Mar 05, 2015

Texas Association of Business Comes Out Against Religious Freedom Amendments

by John Wright

Opposition to Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance in November. Feb 10, 2015

Laws Of Unintended Consequences

Opponents claim religious freedom proposals could open the door to Sharia law, faith-based abortions and cost Houston the 2017 Super Bowl.

by John Wright

Rep. Jason Villalba (center right with red tie) and Rep. Krause (center left) on "Inside Texas Politics" Dec 22, 2014

Rep. Jason Villalba Disputes ‘License to Discriminate’ Label, Responds to LGBT Critics

by John Wright

State Re.p Jason Villalba (R-Dallas) and state Sen. Donna Campbell (R-New Braunfels) Dec 11, 2014

‘License to Discriminate’ Bills Pile Up in Texas Lege

The measures would limit the ability of cities to enforce laws protecting LGBT citizens.

by John Wright

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