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Around the Institute: What’s Happening at First Liberty
Around the Institute: A weekly roundup of important headlines and exciting things going on at the organization.
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Kelly Shackelford: What Pastors and Churches Can Legally Do During Election Season
Can pastors endorse candidates? Can houses of worship invite candidates to speak? Kelly Shackelford answers many of these questions.
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America Prays Together. That’s What Our Nation Has Always Done.
Prayer is part of our country’s history and heritage. It’s why we have a National Day of Prayer every year.
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States Advance Bills to Better Protect Religious Liberty, Celebrate America’s Religious Heritage
We’re witnessing huge momentum for religious liberty. States are passing positive laws that strengthen protections for religious Americans.
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Around the Institute: What’s Happening at First Liberty
Around the Institute: A weekly roundup of important headlines and exciting things going on at the organization.
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10 National Organizations Join First Liberty in Supporting Our Client Pastor Alex Smith
A diverse coalition filed briefs supporting our federal appeals court case involving Alex Smith, a first responder, in Atlantic City.