Polygamy, Sister Wives, and the Slippery Slope
Late last week, a federal judge in Utah struck down part of the state’s law that criminalizes polygamy. The challenge was brought by Kody Brown… Read More
Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, and Religious Freedom
Religious freedom is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and pumpkin pie. From 1621, when the Pilgrims arrived in the New World, to… Read More
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A Double Decline of Marriage and Religiosity: Why Does It Matter?
Analysts at a recent forum on the downward trends in marriage and religion in the United States agree that the two are not isolated phenomena… Read More
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California Bill Targeting Boy Scouts Illustrates Threats to Religious Freedom
Legislation “cruising” through the California legislature would strip certain state-level tax exemptions from nonprofit youth groups that differentiate on “gender identity,” “sexual orientation,” and other… Read More
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Intolerance Burns Out Oregon Bakers
Threats and violent protests forced Sweet Cakes by Melissa, a small bakery located in Gresham, Oregon, to close its doors this weekend. In February, a… Read More
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Family Fact of the Week: Churchgoers Smoke Less
After all manner of campaigns against smoking, it turns out that civil society has some sway in the matter. A recent Gallup poll found that… Read More
Does Your Religion Define How You Think About Economics?
The authors of a new Brookings Institution survey believe the American Dream is dead—or at least in trouble. And who’s to blame? Religious conservatives. Progressives,… Read More
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Visiting Yasukuni War Memorial Stirs Controversy in Asia–Pacific
August 15 marks the 68th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. It is also a day when some Japanese politicians pay respect to… Read More
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Family Fact of the Week: Americans Have Religious Liberty Every Day of the Week
What days should Americans be able to live out their religious beliefs? Is religious liberty limited to church on Sunday or synagogue on Saturday? Or… Read More
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Family Fact of the Week: Majority of Americans Pray
A new Pew Forum poll shows that 48 percent of Americans say a decline of religion is bad for American society. But do fewer Americans… Read More
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Fortnight for Freedom: Religious Liberty and the Obamacare Mandate
A coalition of religious leaders from a broad spectrum of faith backgrounds gathered in Washington this week to release a letter denouncing an Obamacare health… Read More
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Hobby Lobby Wins Major Victory Against Obamacare Mandate
Late this afternoon, a federal court granted a major victory to the Green family and Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., issuing the company a temporary restraining… Read More
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Colorado Baker Faces Heat for Religious Expression
A same-sex couple in Denver has filed a discrimination complaint against baker Jack Phillips for refusing to provide his services to help celebrate their wedding…. Read More
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Family Fact of the Week: Family and Religious Practice
Religious practice and the family are intricately intertwined, according to Mary Eberstadt, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Eberstadt studied the relationship… Read More
Heritage’s Ryan Anderson Addresses Regent University Graduation
Hold a sense of personal responsibility over a sense of entitlement, Heritage scholar Ryan T. Anderson urged graduates on May 4 during the commencement address… Read More
Family Fact of the Week: Thankful for Religious Freedom on National Day of Prayer
Millions of people of faith in America will participate today in the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer. Although the National Day of Prayer was… Read More
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Morning Bell: The Marriage Debate Through a Child’s Eyes
Earlier this month, 11-year-old Grace Evans appeared before a panel of Minnesota lawmakers considering a redefinition of marriage in that state. She testified to the… Read More
Morning Bell: Heritage Experts Analyze the State of the Union
President Barack Obama laid out an ambitious agenda last night. Here are some highlights of our experts’ analysis of his claims, his plans, and his… Read More
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Morning Bell: Marching for Life
Later today, hundreds of thousands of people will descend on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., for the annual March for Life. Crowds are expected… Read More
In Illinois, Redefining Marriage Threatens Marriage and Religious Freedom
Lawmakers in Illinois are considering a bill to redefine marriage. This comes a little over a year after the state created civil unions for those… Read More
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Flawed Violence Against Women Act Could Become Next Lame-Duck Fight
As the lame-duck session of Congress grinds to a close, policymakers are feeling the pressure to rush passage of a number of expansive, potentially faulty… Read More
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International Religious Freedom: President Obama Misses an Opportunity
President Obama missed a key opportunity to advance robust religious liberty in prepared remarks delivered in Burma recently. This is especially disappointing given that Burma… Read More
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Children of Same-Sex Unions: New Research on Family Stability and Structure
Primary schoolchildren in married heterosexual households are 35 percent more likely to make typical school progress than peers in same-sex households, according to a new… Read More
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WATCH: Lunch with Heritage Google Hangout on the “War on Women”
Our weekly “Lunch with Heritage” chats have grown over the past two years into a vibrant discussion of policy issues. Today we’re introducing a new… Read More
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Family Fact of the Week for Hurricane Sandy: Religion Promotes Volunteering, Charitable Giving
Hurricane Sandy dealt widespread destruction to multiple cities across the East Coast this week. The storm—cited as the largest in generations—took numerous lives and left… Read More
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Sitting on Sidelines “Not an Option” for Faithful
It’s not every day that a Heritage scholar offers to help comedian Stephen Colbert make sense of how Christians, especially young evangelicals, can apply biblical… Read More
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A New Anti-Poverty Agenda: Better Future for At-Risk Youths
A key component to effectively address poverty is recognizing and reducing barriers to the work of neighborhood organizations that are the lifeblood of our nation’s… Read More
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Guest Post: State Legislators Unite to Defend American Religious Freedom
Last Tuesday, a bipartisan group of more than 120 legislators in nine states announced the formation of the nation’s first state religious freedom caucuses. The… Read More
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Debunked: Biden Claims HHS Mandate Not an Assault on Religious Liberty
When the vice presidential debate last night turned to the issue of religious liberty and Obamacare’s Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate, the discussion didn’t… Read More
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Family Fact of the Week: Religious Practice Still Alive and Well in U.S.
A new report by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life shows an increase in religiously unaffiliated Americans. The survey shows that almost 20 percent… Read More
