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From Classroom to Courtroom: FLI’s Keisha Russell and Her Passion to Defend Religious Liberty for Students
Keisha Russell’s heart for America’s students developed in an Atlanta school, where she taught 5th graders how to read. From there, her journey led her to become a fierce attorney determined to fight against religious discrimination in America’s classrooms.
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Senate Confirms 13 New Judicial Nominees, Bringing Total Confirmations to Over 140
by Jorge Gomez • 5 min read The U.S. Senate just held its last session before taking its customary August recess. And they went big before going home. The Senate confirmed 13 more district court nominees, bringing the total judges confirmed during this administration to 146, an astonishing number. Below […]
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Lasting Legacy: Why Tinker is a Lighthouse for Protecting Students of Faith
With the school year about to start, it’s the perfect time to review the impact of Tinker v. Des Moines (1969), a historic precedent that protects the right of students to live out their faith. By defending religious liberty in our nation’s schools, we advance freedom for all Americans.
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The Chaplain Corps is as Old as the Revolutionary War — And it’s Under Attack
As Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, one of the first things George Washington asked for was a chaplain corps to keep his troops spiritually fit. Read about the patriotic history of U.S. military chaplains, and how you can help protect their rights and their freedoms.
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How Religious Is Our Military? 3 Ways Faith and Defending Freedom Go Hand-in-Hand
Faith and religious freedom have been an inseparable part of America’s military history. In this special feature, here are three key points you need to know about faith in the military, and why we must protect the right of our nation’s military service members to live out their faith.
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Why Violence and Intolerance is Spreading to the U.S. — And How We Can Stop It
Research shows that religious freedom is a force that reduces and even prevents corruption, and it’s also a necessary element that makes societies more tolerant and peaceful.