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What you may not see on TV this Thanksgiving season

November 29, 2017 • In the News

The Washington Times – Wednesday, November 29, 2017 Professional football on Thanksgiving Day has become as much of an American tradition as turkey. Yet, what happens after the game — and what is often not aired by major media networks — may be the best and most traditional way to […]

Former coach takes religious liberty case to next level

September 22, 2017 • In the News

A former Washington high school assistant football coach has appealed a court decision denying his request to be given back his job.

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OPINION | US courts: Can’t pray at work, can’t pray at home

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September 1, 2017 • In the News

Op-ed by Kelly Shackelford, First Liberty President/CEO, and James C. Ho The day after the U.S. Supreme Court ended its 2015-2016 term, three justices issued a troubling statement. It was four months after the death of Justice Antonin Scalia, and the Court had just fallen one vote short of taking a […]

Court Bans Football Coach From Praying Individually After Each Game Because He ‘Can Be Seen’

August 24, 2017 • In the News

Kennedy was not praying with the team or even any players. Instead, the high school football coach took a knee and prayed after every game at midfield, alone.

US court rejects appeal from praying football coach

August 23, 2017 • In the News

A Washington state high school football coach took advantage of his position when he prayed on the field after games, and he’s not entitled to immediately get his job back, a federal appeals court said Wednesday.

Washington football coach cannot pray after games: U.S. appeals court

August 23, 2017 • In the News

A high school football coach in Washington state has failed to persuade a federal appeals court to let him kneel and pray on the field immediately after games in sight of students and parents.

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