The Final Religious Liberty Commission Meeting
Watch Kelly Shackelford break down what happened at the last religious liberty commission meeting.
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Is Big Tech Silencing Faith & Conservative Voices?
A coalition of 16 attorneys general--led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird--has formally demanded answers from YouTube over its treatment of politically conservative content creators and channels. Today, we are sitting down with General Bird to confront a growing concern facing millions of Americans: Is Big Tech working behind the scenes to silence certain voices?
What Really Matters: Faith, Freedom & America’s Founding
What did America’s Founders truly believe about faith — and why does it still matter today? In his new book, What Really Matters, Tim Goeglein makes a compelling case that the strength of our nation has always been tied to our shared belief in God-given rights. This week on First Liberty Live!, we sit down with Tim to discuss why faith was so central to America’s founding, how those principles are…
We Won at the Supreme Court: Why This Case Matters (and What It Changes)
Last week, the Supreme Court delivered a historic 9-0 decision that stated the district court was wrong when it dismissed Gabe Olivier’s case without ever hearing its merits. This victory is a win for every American’s right to have their day in court when their First Amendment rights have been violated. Today, First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford and Nate Kellum are breaking down the Court’s…
Testimony of Fired Physician Assistant
When Valerie Kloosterman requested a religious accommodation for referring patients for gender-transition drugs or procedures, the University of Michigan Health System not only denied her request - they fired her for making it. Hospital officials also attacked her even though she had explained that she couldn’t refer patients for these procedures because they conflicted with her Christian faith.…
How a Postal Worker Changed America
When the Supreme Court sets a precedent, it doesn’t just change one life – it opens the door for the lives of countless others to change. That’s exactly what happened after the landmark Groff v. DeJoy decision. The Court made it clear that employers can’t brush aside religious accommodations simply because they’re inconvenient. Listen to First Liberty’s Cliff Martin explain further how the Groff…
They're Demanding He Teach First Graders About Same-Sex Marriage
Eric Martin-Rivera, a first-grade teacher, was recently at odds with his school's administration. When his district's curriculum called for teachers to read books featuring same-sex married couples to their students, Eric sought an accommodation. But the school's principal summoned Eric to her office, where he was told to forfeit his religious beliefs and teach the material—or face termination. We…
Can You Pray At School? Breaking Down New Education Rules
On Thursday, February 5th, the U.S. Department of Education issued a much-needed update to federal guidance on prayer and religious expression in schools. For a better understanding, First Liberty’s Jeremy Dys explains the new guidance policy and how this change impacts teachers, coaches, school administrators and students.
250 Days to Celebrate 250 Years
In 1776, America declared independence—but more importantly, we declared something greater: Our rights come from God, not government. That idea changed the world. And it’s what we’re honoring in this once-in-a-generation campaign: 250 Years of Faith and Freedom. This historic initiative from First Liberty Institute will celebrate America’s First Freedom—Religious Liberty—from now until July 4,…
Off School Property: Solving the Separation of Church and State
You might be surprised to learn that thousands of public-school students are going off campus every day for religious instruction during school hours. Find out how that's possible in a remarkably well-produced documentary called Off School Property that will hit theaters all over America. It’s one of those one-night-only showings that you won’t want to miss. Check out the film here:…