Podcasts about religious rights

In this episode of the America's Founding Series, Professor Nick Giordano tells the remarkable story of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, the last living signer of the Declaration of Independence and the only Catholic to sign it. Born into immense wealth but denied basic rights due to his faith, Carroll risked everything to support American independence. His signature was more than ink. It represented a bold commitment to the words, “we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our sacred Honor.” Discover how this overlooked Founder became a powerful voice for liberty, challenged religious discrimination, and helped shape a freer nation, despite the contradictions he carried. Episode Highlights: The untold story of how a wealthy Catholic outsider became a key voice in America's fight for independence and a signer of the Declaration Why Charles Carroll risked everything by boldly signing the Declaration of Independence with “of Carrollton” to ensure the British knew it was him How Carroll championed religious freedom, helped lay the foundation for the First Amendment, and his internal contradictions on slavery

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that the Supreme court has ruled in favor of a Catholic charity.

This Day in Legal History: Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Ratified On May 19, 1848, Mexico formally ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, officially bringing an end to the Mexican-American War. Signed earlier that year on February 2, the treaty had already been ratified by the United States, but it required approval from both nations to take effect. With Mexico's ratification, the war that had begun in 1846 concluded, marking a major shift in North American territorial boundaries. Under the treaty, Mexico ceded approximately 525,000 square miles—about half its national territory—to the United States. This land included present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and parts of several other states.In exchange, the U.S. paid Mexico $15 million and assumed certain debts owed to American citizens. The treaty also included provisions promising to protect the property and civil rights of Mexican nationals living in the newly acquired territories, though these promises were inconsistently honored. The ratification reshaped the map of North America and solidified U.S. continental expansion under the banner of Manifest Destiny.Legally, the treaty became a foundational document for interpreting property rights, citizenship claims, and cross-border disputes in the American Southwest. It also remains a focal point for understanding the U.S.-Mexico relationship and the historical roots of immigration and land disputes in the region. The ratification marked not just the end of a war but the beginning of complex legal and cultural transformations that still reverberate today.The U.S. Supreme Court extended a block on the Trump administration's attempt to deport roughly 176 Venezuelan detainees under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act (AEA), citing due process concerns. The justices, in a largely unsigned decision, criticized the government for providing less than 24 hours' notice of removal without informing the men how to challenge it. The Court noted the administration's failure to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had been wrongly deported to El Salvador despite a previous Supreme Court directive.Justices Alito and Thomas dissented, saying the Court acted prematurely, bypassing lower courts. However, the majority justified the intervention by pointing to a district judge's delayed response to an emergency request, which they said risked irreparable harm to the detainees.Though Trump claimed the AEA is needed to address a national security “invasion” by alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang, the Court did not rule on whether his invocation of the AEA was lawful. The decision leaves that question to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, while preserving the temporary injunction during ongoing litigation.Justice Kavanaugh wrote separately to support judicial review before any deportation under the AEA, and the Court emphasized that immigration enforcement must align with constitutional protections. The ACLU called the ruling a rebuke of efforts to deport people without adequate process, particularly to harsh conditions like those in El Salvador's prisons.Supreme Court Extends Halt of Trump Venezuelan Deportations - BloombergThe U.S. Supreme Court is poised to issue rulings in three significant cases that could further expand religious rights and diminish the separation between church and state. Each case centers on the First Amendment's religion clauses—specifically the tension between the “establishment clause,” which prevents government endorsement of religion, and the “free exercise clause,” which protects individual religious practice.One case involves an attempt to launch the nation's first taxpayer-funded religious charter school in Oklahoma. The state's Supreme Court blocked the school, but conservative justices appeared open to the argument that rejecting it solely due to its religious nature violates the free exercise clause.A second case concerns Christian and Muslim parents in Maryland seeking the right to opt their children out of public school lessons featuring LGBT-themed storybooks. Lower courts denied the request, but the Supreme Court seemed sympathetic to the parents' religious freedom claims.The third case addresses whether Catholic Charities in Wisconsin should be exempt from unemployment insurance taxes. The state denied the exemption, arguing the organization was mainly charitable rather than religious. Conservative justices again signaled support for the religious exemption.Legal scholars suggest the Court may continue its trend of elevating the free exercise clause at the expense of the establishment clause. Recent rulings have shifted from restricting government support for religious institutions to affirming their right to receive public funds. This trend suggests the Court may increasingly allow religious organizations access to public programs traditionally limited to secular institutions.US Supreme Court may broaden religious rights in looming rulings | ReutersA federal appeals court has lifted an injunction that had blocked President Trump's executive order limiting collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal workers. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in a 2–1 decision, allowed the order to move forward, affecting employees in more than a dozen federal agencies, including Justice, Defense, and Health and Human Services.The executive order expands a national security exemption that exempts workers involved in intelligence or national security from union rights. Trump's administration argued this exemption was necessary to protect national security autonomy. The court's majority, composed of Republican-appointed judges, agreed, saying the union failed to demonstrate immediate harm that would justify blocking the policy.The National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), representing about 160,000 federal employees, claimed the order violates federal labor laws and the Constitution. Judge J. Michelle Childs dissented, arguing the administration's national security justification was too vague to override union protections.Trump's directive could impact roughly 75% of union-represented federal workers and specifically targets around 100,000 NTEU members. In addition to the executive order, the Trump administration is also pursuing lawsuits to dismantle existing union contracts for thousands of federal employees.Court gives go-ahead to Trump's plan to halt union bargaining for many federal workers | ReutersBilly Long, President Trump's pick to lead the IRS, is set to face intense questioning from Senate Democrats over his ties to dubious tax credits and campaign donations from their promoters. At the center of the controversy are “sovereign tribal tax credits,” which the Treasury Department says do not exist. Long previously promoted these credits through companies that also contributed large sums to help him retire campaign debt from a failed Senate run.Though Long lacks traditional tax or management experience, his most prominent qualification—beyond his political loyalty to Trump—is his distinction as the “Best Auctioneer in the Ozarks” for seven consecutive years. Critics point to his absence of tax policy credentials, lack of formal education or experience in tax, and question his independence, particularly given Trump's recent push to strip institutions like Harvard of tax-exempt status.Long, a former House member from Missouri, is known for supporting efforts to defund the IRS while in Congress and did not serve on tax-focused committees. Democrats are also scrutinizing his role in promoting the fraud-plagued Employee Retention Credit during the pandemic. As he seeks to take over an agency facing a wave of retirements and leadership departures, Long will likely be pressed on how he would steer enforcement priorities and IRS modernization efforts. Questions are expected to focus on whether he would maintain the agency's recent push to target high-income tax avoidance or pivot in a different direction.Senate Panel to Grill IRS Pick on Dubious Tax Credits, Donors This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

TALK TO ME, TEXT ITReligious freedom collides with public education as Chicago students win a $2.6 million settlement after being forced into "demonic Hindu meditation" practices. The shocking case reveals how teenagers were mandated to participate in the deceptively named "Quiet Time" program that included private Hindu puja ceremonies in darkened rooms. Most disturbing? Students were explicitly instructed not to tell their parents—especially religious ones—about the rituals they were being subjected to during school hours.The fight for control over young bodies continues as Live Action's investigation exposes Planned Parenthood's concerning practices around transgender hormone therapy. Seven facilities confirmed they prescribe cross-sex hormones at first appointments, even virtually, with five locations requiring no mental health evaluation or therapy for minors. This cavalier approach to life-altering medical interventions raises serious questions about medical ethics and child protection in an increasingly polarized healthcare landscape.Local governance emerges as the new battleground for cultural conflicts, with cities finding creative workarounds to state policies. Salt Lake City's mayor championed making the progressive pride flag an official city emblem to circumvent state bans, claiming such symbols reflect "shared humanity." Yet as I argue, "We don't need special flags to prove people matter... We already have a flag that represents everyone. It's called Old Glory." The growing divide between state legislatures and city councils highlights the importance of focusing on local politics to effect meaningful change. As red states contain increasingly blue cities, the battle for America's future may well be decided in municipal elections that rarely make national headlines but profoundly shape our communities.What's your take on these issues? And while you're pondering the serious stuff, lighten the mood by sharing your cringiest dad joke in the comments. Because sometimes in the midst of cultural warfare, we all need to remember that seven ate nine.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog

US Supreme Court justices spent a lot of time last week discussing the meaning of LGBTQ-themed books that parents in a Maryland public school district say interfere with the religious rearing of their children. One book, “Uncle Bobby's Wedding,” was a focal point of the April 22 arguments in Mahmoud v. Taylor. The justices questioned whether mere exposure to things a parent disagrees with burdens their religious rights. Cases and Controversies hosts Kimberly Robinson and Lydia Wheeler take listeners through the proceedings and why they signal the parents are likely to win this case against books Montgomery County Public Schools say are meant to foster mutual respect for others in a pluralistic educational community. Do you have feedback on this episode of Cases and Controversies? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Gotta Be Saints podcast, I sit down with journalist and author Roxanne King to discuss her latest book, Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights. We explore the inspiring lives of sixteen remarkable Catholics from the past 225 years who fought for justice, freedom, and human dignity. Through their faith and perseverance, these figures shaped history and serve as role models for contemporary Catholics striving to live out their faith in service to others.Whether you're a history enthusiast, a social justice advocate, or simply looking for stories of heroic virtue, this episode offers powerful lessons on courage, conscience, and the call to uphold human rights.About Roxanne KingRoxanne King is an award-winning Catholic journalist and author with a passion for telling the stories of faith-filled individuals who have made a lasting impact on society. Her work highlights the intersection of faith, history, and justice, helping readers discover the profound influence of Catholic heroes in shaping civil and human rights.In This Episode, We Cover:

William Penn famously said, “Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.” Are we witnessing this happening in our country today? Are more Americans, perhaps unknowingly, choosing to surrender their freedoms and loyalty to the elites on the far Left who seek to undermine our Republic? America is undoubtedly facing one of the most challenging elections in its history that could determine its future. In this episode, Jason explores the significance of our freedoms, the challenges we confront, and our critical role in protecting the values that define our nation.

An investigation has traced bomb threats that led to parts of downtown Lancaster being evacuated to Nigeria. The incidents occurred on the day of a planned Drag Queen Story Hour at Lancaster Public Library. Most workers in Pennsylvania don't get paid time off to become caregivers when their loved ones get sick. A proposal is making its way through the state legislature to help workers fill the gap in their paycheck.  The state House has voted to ensure access to contraceptives in Pennsylvania -- with bipartisan support. The state  House is making a move to stop foreign influence in state politics Lawmakers are targeting dark money. The head of the National Transportation Safety Board says Norfolk Southern repeatedly tried to interfere with the investigation into derailment near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border. Another midstate school district is adding the religious rights law firm Independence Law Center as special counsel. The Elizabethtown Area school board has voted 8-1 in favor of the move.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Kevin McCullough - About a year ago in Maryland, Montgomery County schools announced the start of an LGBTQ curriculum and students were required to sit through it. Concerned parents took the county to court arguing it would violate a students write to religious beliefs. Unfortunately they lost. John Cardillo and John Jackson - Yesterday both Biden and Trump agreed to debate. Joe Biden had some stipulations while trump just said when and where. Does Biden have the upper hand already? Gerard Filitti - Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico, was shot yesterday in brought day light. He is expected to survive. Leaders across the EU condemned the shooting. How and why did this happen? Matthew Tyrmand - V24 Investigations has been on the forefront of the school protest scene. There is a pattern of professors feeding students a similar agenda, which has led to these protest's on campuses across the country. The Head of V-24 joins to discuss their findingsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Thinking Christian, James sits down with Brad Dacus, president of the Pacific Justice Institute. Brad shares his testimony and describes the landscape of legal issues facing Christians in the United States.  You can find the resources noted on the episode at https://pacificjustice.org/resources/for-parents/. Also, check out Brad's radio and television programs at https://mailchi.mp/pji.org/pji-tv-radio.    Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join Fred Bodimer as he unveils the latest developments in religious rights and perceptions in this week's episode. Discover how inmates at a New York jail secured the right to view a solar eclipse through a religious discrimination lawsuit. Explore the Orthodox Union's advocacy efforts for captive Israeli and American citizens in Gaza, and delve into the Pew Research Center's report on evolving attitudes towards discrimination and free speech amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.  

A Note from James: I'm confused. There are so many national and international issues being debated on constitutional grounds lately. For example, issues at the Texas border and federal versus state powers-like the case of friends versus the state of Colorado. Does a state have the right to decide who appears on the national presidential ballot?Regarding COVID-19, I'm wondering if it was constitutional to close down all the businesses. It might have been the right decision, but does it infringe on our right to life, liberty, and property without due process? I posed these questions to a renowned constitutional expert, the author of "The Odd Clauses," who is also a professor of constitutional law at Boston University, Jay Wexler. He provided insights into which recent events were constitutional and which may not have been. Here's what he had to say.Episode Description:James leads an enlightening conversation with Jay Wexler, a professor of constitutional law at Boston University and author of 'The Odd Clauses'. They explore topics ranging from state rights in decision-making, such as Texas' border policies and Colorado's stance on the national presidential ballot, to significant constitutional debates such as the power of the Supreme Court, the implications of COVID-19 business shutdowns, and the increasingly prominent discussions around freedom of speech and presidential powers. Wexler provides deep insights into each topic, shedding light on the constitutional underpinnings and contemporary interpretations that inform these critical national discussions. The discussion also touches on potential constitutional conflicts and the nuanced understanding required to navigate these issues, with particular emphasis on the importance of Constitution's adaptability over time and the ongoing debate between originalism versus evolutionary interpretation. Episode Summary:01:00 Introduction: The Constitution in the News01:46 Interview with Constitutional Expert Jay Wexler02:33 The Life of a Law Professor03:13 Challenges of Teaching in the Digital Age04:49 Constitutional Battles in Recent Years06:16 The Power of the Supreme Court07:00 The Intricacies of Marbury v. Madison08:34 The Role of the Supreme Court in the Executive Branch11:38 The Texas Border Issue and Constitutional Merit24:46 The Power of States in Deciding Presidential Candidates33:18 Understanding the Qualifications for Presidential Candidates36:06 Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses and Constitutional Rights37:34 The Lochner Era and its Influence on Business Regulations40:20 Religious Rights and Restrictions during the COVID-19 Pandemic44:22 The Controversial Topic of State Secession51:31 The Intricacies of Freedom of Speech and its Boundaries54:51 The Power and Limitations of Presidential Executive Orders01:05:51 The Unusual Third Amendment and its Interpretation ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to "The James Altucher Show" wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

A Note from James: I'm confused. There are so many national and international issues being debated on constitutional grounds lately. For example, issues at the Texas border and federal versus state powers—like the case of friends versus the state of Colorado. Does a state have the right to decide who appears on the national presidential ballot?Regarding COVID-19, I'm wondering if it was constitutional to close down all the businesses. It might have been the right decision, but does it infringe on our right to life, liberty, and property without due process? I posed these questions to a renowned constitutional expert, the author of "The Odd Clauses," who is also a professor of constitutional law at Boston University, Jay Wexler. He provided insights into which recent events were constitutional and which may not have been. Here's what he had to say.Episode Description:James leads an enlightening conversation with Jay Wexler, a professor of constitutional law at Boston University and author of 'The Odd Clauses'. They explore topics ranging from state rights in decision-making, such as Texas' border policies and Colorado's stance on the national presidential ballot, to significant constitutional debates such as the power of the Supreme Court, the implications of COVID-19 business shutdowns, and the increasingly prominent discussions around freedom of speech and presidential powers. Wexler provides deep insights into each topic, shedding light on the constitutional underpinnings and contemporary interpretations that inform these critical national discussions. The discussion also touches on potential constitutional conflicts and the nuanced understanding required to navigate these issues, with particular emphasis on the importance of Constitution's adaptability over time and the ongoing debate between originalism versus evolutionary interpretation. Episode Summary:01:00 Introduction: The Constitution in the News01:46 Interview with Constitutional Expert Jay Wexler02:33 The Life of a Law Professor03:13 Challenges of Teaching in the Digital Age04:49 Constitutional Battles in Recent Years06:16 The Power of the Supreme Court07:00 The Intricacies of Marbury v. Madison08:34 The Role of the Supreme Court in the Executive Branch11:38 The Texas Border Issue and Constitutional Merit24:46 The Power of States in Deciding Presidential Candidates33:18 Understanding the Qualifications for Presidential Candidates36:06 Exploring the Impact of COVID-19 on Businesses and Constitutional Rights37:34 The Lochner Era and its Influence on Business Regulations40:20 Religious Rights and Restrictions during the COVID-19 Pandemic44:22 The Controversial Topic of State Secession51:31 The Intricacies of Freedom of Speech and its Boundaries54:51 The Power and Limitations of Presidential Executive Orders01:05:51 The Unusual Third Amendment and its Interpretation ------------What do YOU think of the show? Head to JamesAltucherShow.com/listeners and fill out a short survey that will help us better tailor the podcast to our audience!Are you interested in getting direct answers from James about your question on a podcast? Go to JamesAltucherShow.com/AskAltucher and send in your questions to be answered on the air!------------Visit Notepd.com to read our idea lists & sign up to create your own!My new book, Skip the Line, is out! Make sure you get a copy wherever books are sold!Join the You Should Run for President 2.0 Facebook Group, where we discuss why you should run for President.I write about all my podcasts! Check out the full post and learn what I learned at jamesaltuchershow.com------------Thank you so much for listening! If you like this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to “The James Altucher Show” wherever you get your podcasts: Apple PodcastsiHeart RadioSpotifyFollow me on social media:YouTubeTwitterFacebookLinkedIn

This podcast features Dr. Pradana Boy Zulian, Associate Professor at the University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) and an Indonesia Fellow at ILN. He discusses 'Religious Rights in Indonesia,' sharing valuable insights based on his presentation at the ILN 10th International Conference on Peace and Prosperity in Muslim Majority Countries and Beyond, held in Kuala Lumpur on 5th-6th September 2023. 

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The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: David Wildstein of The New Jersey Globe reports that the NJ Supreme Court concluded that “a parochial school didn't violate New Jersey's discrimination laws when it fired a teacher for not abiding by the teachings of the Catholic Church after learning that she had premarital sex” in a case brought before the state's highest court. You can read the full article here: https://newjerseyglobe.com/judiciary/n-j-top-court-says-catholic-school-can-fire-a-teacher-for-being-unmarried-pregnant/ During Monday's briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said she had nothing to add when asked about U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss being appointed as Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation. While vacationing in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, President Joe Biden told reporters “no comment” when asked about the devastating wildfires and rising death toll in Hawaii. Country music singer Oliver Anthony's “Rich Men North of Richmond” has gone viral on social media—collecting more than 9 million views in five days. Over the weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris participated in an awkward, cringey interview with MSNBC's Al Sharpton.

On this episode of The Lieb Cast, we talk with legal expert Joshua Ritter about two big decisions made by the Supreme Court. The first one, called 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, is about a Christian website designer who didn't want to make websites for same-sex weddings. The court decided that it was her right to choose what kind of work she wants to do. The second case, Groff v. DeJoy, involves a postal worker who didn't want to work on Sundays because of his religious beliefs. The court sided with the worker, saying that employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees' religious practices. These two cases could change the way businesses treat their employees' rights to free speech and religious freedom.Joshua Ritter, Esq., Media Legal Analyst and Podcast Host of "True Crime Daily: The Sidebar", lends his legal expertise to help us navigate these complex rulings, discussing their wider impact on society and the potential contradictions within the court's interpretations. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that's as timely as it is critical.

The Supreme Court strikes down Affirmative Action and rules in favor of a Christian postal worker who refused to work on Sundays. The Congressional Budget Office projects that the federal government will spend $116 trillion over the next 30 years. And Robert F. Kennedy shows courageous vulnerability in his first, televised town hall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Richard Garnett of Notre Dame Law School, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of a postal worker who refused to work on Sundays and his request for a religious accomodation. Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of Law discusses the Supreme Court refusing to shield Halkbank from criminal charges. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor Richard Garnett of Notre Dame Law School, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments in the case of a postal worker who refused to work on Sundays and his request for a religious accomodation. Professor Harold Krent of the Chicago-Kent College of Law discusses the Supreme Court refusing to shield Halkbank from criminal charges. June Grasso hosts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the shortest news hit we've ever provided, the Fox Dominion trial is back on. There has been no confirmation as to what the 24 hour delay was for. All the news stories you're reading today that try to say more are just speculating. The end. Dominion's defamation case against Fox poised for trial after delay | ReutersThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal by former mail carrier Gerald Groff, who claims that the U.S. Postal Service discriminated against him on religious grounds. Groff, an evangelical Christian, was disciplined for refusing to work on Sundays, when he observes the Sabbath. Lower courts dismissed Groff's lawsuit, arguing that exempting him from Sunday work would place too much hardship on his co-workers and employer. Groff's case centers on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on religion, among other factors. His attorneys are asking the Supreme Court to require companies to show "significant difficulty or expense" before denying a religious accommodation. The case has sparked debate over whether religious people are more deserving than others of weekend days off from work. Unions representing postal workers have urged the justices to consider the hardship that religious accommodations have on co-workers. The case is being closely watched as the Supreme Court, with its 6-3 conservative majority, has a track record of expanding religious rights.US Supreme Court tackles religious bias claim against Postal Service | ReutersU.S. News & World Report has delayed the release of its annual law school rankings by a week amid claims that the employment data they used is flawed. The publication gave an early copy of the rankings to schools on April 11th, as is customary, and some of them say they have already identified discrepancies with the data. The rankings are now scheduled to be published on April 25th. This year, U.S. News & World Report said it would give full weight to law graduates in school-funded fellowships and those in graduate program, a change from how employment was previously reported. The ostensible reason those outcomes were not reported as employment on par with a firm or in-house was the degree to which a school could “hire” its own graduates to bolster its numbers. Law schools say US News rankings include faulty job data, as release delayed | ReutersJohnson & Johnson's subsidiary is seeking to pause more than 38,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc products cause cancer, as it takes another attempt at resolving the litigation in bankruptcy. At a hearing in Trenton, New Jersey, LTL Management will argue that the "automatic stay" under bankruptcy law should also protect J&J, which has a market value of over $430 billion and has not filed for bankruptcy itself. Two groups of cancer plaintiffs and the US Department of Justice's bankruptcy watchdog have opposed the company's bid for a stay, arguing that it is a fraudulent attempt to evade the earlier court ruling. Before the talc lawsuits could resume, LTL filed for bankruptcy a second time, re-opening the legal battle over the bankruptcy's legitimacy. J&J has offered $8.9 billion to settle the claims, but has not provided details about how much each claimant would receive from the deal. Some plaintiffs groups have backed the company's new bankruptcy, and J&J says that attorneys who represent 60,000 plaintiffs have agreed to support the current settlement offer. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan will now decide whether to stop the lawsuits again to give LTL a second shot at a bankruptcy settlement.J&J talc unit again seeks to halt 38,000 cancer lawsuits | ReutersApple's tax agreement with its hometown of Cupertino, California, has come under scrutiny by state regulators, who likely believe that the agreement is a form of taxpayer-fleecing collusion — and they'd be right. The issue concerns an agreement in which Apple assigns online purchases in California as if they were made within the city limits of Cupertino. This allows Cupertino to benefit from the 1% allocation of the 9.125% sales tax rate for purchases made within the city. Since 1998, Cupertino has handed 35% of that local portion, amounting to $107.7 million, to Apple, which in no doubt is partly prompting California to launch an audit. The state is examining the extent to which the California purchases attributed to Cupertino are legitimately tied to Cupertino. The permissibility of arrangements like these could give rise to bidding wars between municipalities, each vying to offer the most generous kickbacks in exchange for a corporation allocating its state sales to that location, benefiting only the corporation with the deepest pockets. Sales tax is, as it is, regressive and places a larger burden on low-income taxpayers. These agreements preserve that regressivity at the individual level and inject an additional element of regressiveness at the corporate level. Such arrangements distort the distribution of revenue among communities, taking hundreds of millions of already-collected dollars out of potential budgets for projects and putting them directly in the pockets of big corporations. Thus, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is right to launch an audit into this particular arrangement as it is pulling already-collected and remitted sales tax, paid by consumers, out of the coffers of the state and local government and putting it directly in the hands of Apple. Big problem. Apple's Agreement With Cupertino Is Taxpayer-Fleecing Collusion Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Hour 1 of The Drew Mariani Show on 2-28-23 David Gerber tells us about a dangerous new street drug mixture that is literally turning people into zombies Dr. Bill Donahue gets us fired up about religious rights and their dwindling on college campuses

The conversation around Psilomethoxin and its official church continues with one of the church founders and entheogenic religious freedom lawyer, Ian Benouis. We dive into the history of entheogenic religious rights (and rites), the burgeoning movement to create legally recognized entheogenic churches, psilomethoxin, and some of our other favorite molecules. 

The largest Christian school in Arizona is locked in a battle with a former teacher over its stance toward LGBT students; Christian aid groups are stepping up to serve the people of Ukraine in their hour of need; and a profile of pro-life pioneer Frank Pavone. Plus: a life-saving phone call, commentary from Joel Belz, and the Tuesday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University. With outstanding academic programs and a Christ-centered community, Dordt is best experienced in person. More at Dordt.edu/visit Mission Focused Men for Christ podcast. This month: helping men overcome a disordered life to stay better focused on honoring Jesus--that's Mission Focused Men for Christ on your podcast app. Children's Hunger Fund—delivering food and the hope of the gospel to children in need around the world. Learn more at ChildrensHungerFund.org. The Word of the Lord Endures Forever podcast, a daily, 15-minute, verse-by-verse Bible study hosted by Lutheran Pastor Will Weedon. Learn more at thewordendures.org

We have our Fear Of Missing Out Report early this week so we can do something special for our Christmas Edition on Friday. We cover stories about how the courts are upholding our Religious Rights to what to expect from the DOJ in regard to Jan 6th. We also see how the FBI bought Twitter for $3.4 million to influence the Presidential election and conclude today with a look at Amy Grant's support of same-sex marriages. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/foruncommonsense/message

Mat Staver is the founder - chairman of Liberty Counsel. He is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He's an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith - Freedom and Freedom's Call.--The first quarter hour involved Matt's views concerning the latest on the so-called -Respect for Marriage Act.- 39 Republicans and all 219 Democrats in the House of Representatives wasted no time passing this act which is now on the way to President Biden for his signature. --Mat noted that while this has the same-sex portion, it originally opened up the door for polygamy. Due to push-back, an amendment was issued that said it won't do that. However, a loophole hasn't been closed to child-bride marriages because what the law says is that one state has to give recognition to another state's marriage and it's not just on same-sex marriage- this also applies to child-bride marriages that come out of California -where you can marry a 10 year old-. Most states have laws against such marriages but all those would now be overruled. --This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that collides the LGBTQ political agenda with not simply religious speech, but all free speech. It will determine whether individuals can be forced to violate their own religious convictions that don't conform to state accepted beliefs. Mat filed an amicus brief to the high court on behalf of Lori Smith in the case known as 303 Creative v. Elenis.--Lori is a creative web designer who makes unique websites for each couple she meets and that want her to use her artistic talents to help them celebrate their marriage.

Mat Staver is the founder - chairman of Liberty Counsel. He is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He's an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith - Freedom and Freedom's Call.--The first quarter hour involved Matt's views concerning the latest on the so-called -Respect for Marriage Act.- 39 Republicans and all 219 Democrats in the House of Representatives wasted no time passing this act which is now on the way to President Biden for his signature. --Mat noted that while this has the same-sex portion, it originally opened up the door for polygamy. Due to push-back, an amendment was issued that said it won't do that. However, a loophole hasn't been closed to child-bride marriages because what the law says is that one state has to give recognition to another state's marriage and it's not just on same-sex marriage- this also applies to child-bride marriages that come out of California -where you can marry a 10 year old-. Most states have laws against such marriages but all those would now be overruled. --This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that collides the LGBTQ political agenda with not simply religious speech, but all free speech. It will determine whether individuals can be forced to violate their own religious convictions that don't conform to state accepted beliefs. Mat filed an amicus brief to the high court on behalf of Lori Smith in the case known as 303 Creative v. Elenis.--Lori is a creative web designer who makes unique websites for each couple she meets and that want her to use her artistic talents to help them celebrate their marriage.

Mat Staver is the founder - chairman of Liberty Counsel. He is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He's an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith - Freedom and Freedom's Call.--The first quarter hour involved Matt's views concerning the latest on the so-called -Respect for Marriage Act.- 39 Republicans and all 219 Democrats in the House of Representatives wasted no time passing this act which is now on the way to President Biden for his signature. --Mat noted that while this has the same-sex portion, it originally opened up the door for polygamy. Due to push-back, an amendment was issued that said it won't do that. However, a loophole hasn't been closed to child-bride marriages because what the law says is that one state has to give recognition to another state's marriage and it's not just on same-sex marriage- this also applies to child-bride marriages that come out of California -where you can marry a 10 year old-. Most states have laws against such marriages but all those would now be overruled. --This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that collides the LGBTQ political agenda with not simply religious speech, but all free speech. It will determine whether individuals can be forced to violate their own religious convictions that don't conform to state accepted beliefs. Mat filed an amicus brief to the high court on behalf of Lori Smith in the case known as 303 Creative v. Elenis.--Lori is a creative web designer who makes unique websites for each couple she meets and that want her to use her artistic talents to help them celebrate their marriage.

Mat Staver is the founder - chairman of Liberty Counsel. He is a constitutional attorney with three landmark cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He's an author and the host of the radio broadcasts Faith - Freedom and Freedom's Call.--The first quarter hour involved Matt's views concerning the latest on the so-called -Respect for Marriage Act.- 39 Republicans and all 219 Democrats in the House of Representatives wasted no time passing this act which is now on the way to President Biden for his signature. --Mat noted that while this has the same-sex portion, it originally opened up the door for polygamy. Due to push-back, an amendment was issued that said it won't do that. However, a loophole hasn't been closed to child-bride marriages because what the law says is that one state has to give recognition to another state's marriage and it's not just on same-sex marriage- this also applies to child-bride marriages that come out of California -where you can marry a 10 year old-. Most states have laws against such marriages but all those would now be overruled. --This week the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that collides the LGBTQ political agenda with not simply religious speech, but all free speech. It will determine whether individuals can be forced to violate their own religious convictions that don't conform to state accepted beliefs. Mat filed an amicus brief to the high court on behalf of Lori Smith in the case known as 303 Creative v. Elenis.--Lori is a creative web designer who makes unique websites for each couple she meets and that want her to use her artistic talents to help them celebrate their marriage.

Law of the Land with Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, Constitutional Law Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and author of She Took Justice, talks about the Supreme Court's Religious Rights vs Same-Sex Marriage case and welcomes guest Private Detective Manuel Gomez to talk about criminal in-justice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gloria-j-browne-marshall/support

Agudah Convention 2022 Panel with R' Eytan Kobre, moderated by R' Ariel Sadwin. R' Aaron begins at 13:58 Available to watch here.

https://givesendgo.com/jdruckerThe Satanic Temple continues to be the best champion for radical leftists who want to overturn abortion bans that are popping up in red states across the nation. Democrats have tacitly accepted that this is really about "Satanic Abortion Ritual," and therefore helped frame this issue in a way the Christian conservative right has always viewed it: Good vs Evil.The context of this move cannot be dismissed. For the Satanic Temple to claim it's a religious right to kill a preborn child is acknowledgement of what they and the left truly desire. This isn't about a woman's bodily autonomy. It's about a religion's need to sacrifice children. Some leftists may balk at that characterization, but the devil is in the details.

Required vaccines? Critical Race Theory? Prayer in school? Religious students and teachers across America face many new challenges as they settle into the fall semester. Thankfully, attorney Keisha Russell joins First Liberty Live! to discuss these challenges and unpack the rights that students and teachers have to live out their faith.

Tokyo June heatwave worst since 1875 as power supply creaks under strain | ReutersMexico to offer fiscal support to firms that save water to address drought | ReutersHeat Wave Derails BART Train in Concord, California | GizmodoCalifornia's largest private landowner closes all forestlands to public indefinitely due to wildfire, drought danger | SFGateTropical cyclones now ‘13% less frequent' due to climate change | Carbon BriefCompanies are off track on net-zero goals | AxiosKayros Methane Report | DropboxG7 leaders to set up a ‘Climate Club' | CNBCClimate Denial Funder Set to Become Tory Peer | DeSmogGas Piped into Homes Contains Benzene and Other Risky Chemicals, Study Finds | The NYTimesSource list- https://heavenly-sceptre-002.notion.site/Climate-Recap-June-29-1e986ab522d74e69be8a1e268eafd9ea

There are about half a dozen big cases left in the current Supreme Court term that began last October. The 6-3 conservative majority on the Court has an opportunity to make a colossal impact on our country over the next month as decisions will be issued regarding not just Roe v. Wade and the fate of federally protected abortion rights, but also gun rights, religious rights, and the limits of executive authority. And as per usual, the implications for these new decisions affecting other rights looms large. In today's episode Jessica gives a short preview of what to expect.

Included in this episode: 1. Column: Will Smith's Slap Was Shocking. The Debate That Followed Was Not 2. The Jan. 6 Committee Voted to Hold Two More Trump Aides in Contempt of Congress. Will the Justice Department Prosecute? 3. Here's How Biden's Proposed Billionaire Income Tax Would Work 4. Supreme Court Ruling Expands Death Row Prisoners' Religious Rights .

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a Texas death row prisoner likely has the right to have his Baptist pastor touch and audibly pray over him as he is put to death. The state of Texas had said the request was a safety risk. The ruling, which was 8-1, is the first time the Supreme Court has issued a full opinion on the role clergy can play in executions, and provides guidance for death penalty states on how to handle the issue going forward.

In the United States, laws have been created and upheld which favor religious freedoms over the health and well-being of United States citizens. In this RfRx, Torah Bontrager will return to discuss the supremacy of religious rights over other basic human rights, including education (a theme of the Amish Heritage Foundation's work and the topic of their upcoming conference). A report by the Columbia Law School's Law, Rights, and Religion Project shows that "the Supreme Court's COVID-era opinions have created a hierarchy of constitutional rights, with religious rights at the top." This discussion will cover how this happened, how this affects everyday people, where we are headed, and what we can do about it. Torah Bontrager escaped in the middle of the night at age 15 so she could go to high school. She's the author of Amish Girl in Manhattan and, to her knowledge, the first female Amish escapee to graduate from the Ivy League. Her story's been featured on MTV and Forbes.com, among others. Today, she advocates for the right of Amish children to go to school beyond the 8th grade. Torah founded The Amish Heritage Foundation, which focuses on making education a federal right and overturning the Supreme Court case Wisconsin v. Yoder. More about Torah Bontrager and The Amish Heritage Foundation - https://www.TorahBontrager.com/courses - https://www.AmishHeritage.org For RfRx comments, inquiries & topical questions, email us at RfRx@recoveringfromreligion.org. Any time you are struggling with religious doubts or fears you can connect with a trained RfR Helpline agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To chat online go to http://www.recoveringfromreligion.org. To talk over the phone, dial: (844) 368-2848 in the US & Canada +3 4505 2402 in Australia +20 3856 8791 in the UK +27 11 043 5323 in South Africa Peer support is also available through local support groups. These groups offer monthly in-person meetings as a place to express doubts, fears, emotions & concerns about religion you wouldn't normally feel comfortable expressing in a religious community. Find your nearest support group at https://www.meetup.com/pro/recovering-from-religion If you are in need of professional help, we can offer the Secular Therapy Project to provide options to connect with a professional therapist. All therapists have been thoroughly vetted by our organization and offer only evidence-based and non-religious treatment. Connect with them at http://www.seculartherapy.org. RfR has an immense collection of well-curated resources available as you go through your journey, including resources for mental and physical crises, working with relationships, issues stemming from specific religions, coming out stories, and much more. Head to https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/resources for these helpful resources. Subscribe to the RfR Blog: https://medium.com/excommunications --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Richard Garnett, a professor at Notre Dame Law School, discusses the Supreme Court justices grappling with the religious rights of death-row inmates in the execution chamber. Ahilan Arulanantham, Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Immigration Law and Policy at UCLA School of Law, discusses Supreme Court oral arguments where he represented three Muslim men who sued the FBI for spying on them. June Grasso hosts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Supreme Court poised to make landmark rulings on abortion, guns, religious rights The political news outlet The Hill was slammed by critics on Thursday for labeling the decades-old Hyde Amendment as "controversial." Pompeo: I Did Not Know About Miley's Calls With Communist China Jordan Davidson Federalist Pitbull To Those Who Hate The U.S.: ‘F*** You,' Go To Cuba And ‘You'll See How Much You Appreciate' U.S. China sends 77 warplanes into Taiwan defense zone over two days, Taipei saysAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about Biden's apparent victory for presidency, what the next Congress looks like, and the Supreme Court hearing a case pitting Catholic Social Services against Philadelphia.  David Aikman looks at the rise of radical Islamic violence in Europe and tensions with Turkey.

Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about Biden's apparent victory for presidency, what the next Congress looks like, and the Supreme Court hearing a case pitting Catholic Social Services against Philadelphia.  David Aikman looks at the rise of radical Islamic violence in Europe and tensions with Turkey.

Matt Hawkins offers analysis of the case in Texas where a father is fighting the mother of their 7-year old son who wants to start transitioning him to a girl.  Luke Goodrich of The Becket Fund looks at the organization's religious freedom work, plus his book "Free to Believe."