“NOT IN MY BACKYARD!” – Have Localities Become Too Offended by Houses of Worship?
NIMBY is an acronym for “Not In My Backyard,” which is the attitude attributed to local residents or business owners who band together to prevent any objectionable activity taking place near their home or neighborhood. These days, a NIMBY movement can start in response to issues much tamer than an […]
7 Things Every Business Person (Employers and Employees!) Should Know About Faith in the Workplace
Religious liberty in the workplace is a major area of emphasis for Liberty Institute. Amidst growing hostility toward religion, more questions than ever before have arisen concerning what kind of religious expression is allowed in the workplace—and to what extent. Adapted from a talk given by Liberty Institute General Counsel […]
Liberty Institute to Protect “Under God” in Pledge of Allegiance
Court grants our client, The American Legion, the right to intervene in ongoing lawsuit to defend the Pledge. . . The Pledge of Allegiance, originally written in 1892 to inspire patriotism and help train students to be good citizens, is under attack today by the American Humanist Association (an organization […]
SUING OBAMACARE: Christian Institutions Say “No” to Phony “Religious Accommodation”
Liberty Institute files federal lawsuit to help protect Christian commitment to the sanctity of human life and religious liberty . . . Should the federal government be allowed to force a non-profit religious ministry, such as a Christian retirement community or college, to take actions that violate their deep, sincerely-held […]
Liberty Institute Partners with Other Freedom Fighters at Values Voter Summit 2014
We’re proud to sponsor this national event on September 26-28, 2014 . . . This year, Liberty Institute is proud to be a major sponsor at the annual 2014 Values Voter Summit in Washington, D.C., along with The Heritage Foundation, Family Research Council, and five other leading conservative organizations. Since […]
Victory! Oklahoma District Judge Says “Yes!” to Ten Commandments Monument
Liberty Institute defeats ACLU again, helps state overcome lawsuit . . . On Thursday, September 18, 2014, an Oklahoma judge ruled that the Ten Commandments monument on the Oklahoma capitol grounds is legal under the Oklahoma Constitution. Liberty Institute, along with Oklahoma’s Attorney General, represents the State of Oklahoma in […]
