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Right-wing politics
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

Government Workers Say They're Getting Inundated With Religion

USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins' Easter email sparked controversy over the separation of church and state, prompting internal complaints from employees.
#first-amendment
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Slams Trump Admin for 'Breathtaking' Freedom of Speech Violations

fromReason.com
2 months ago
US politics

A First Amendment lawsuit challenges FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson's vendetta against NewsGuard

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Teacher sues school that forced him to remove LGBTQ+-inclusive flag: "The Constitution demands more" - LGBTQ Nation

A teacher is suing a school district for violating his First Amendment rights by forcing him to remove an anti-hate flag from his classroom.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.
fromJezebel
2 months ago
US politics

Reagan-Appointed Judge Slams Trump Admin for 'Breathtaking' Freedom of Speech Violations

fromReason.com
2 months ago
US politics

A First Amendment lawsuit challenges FTC chairman Andrew Ferguson's vendetta against NewsGuard

Education
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Texas wants Bibles in public classrooms as another way to bully, harm, and exclude LGBTQ+ kids

Texas lawmakers are considering mandating Bible readings in public schools, raising concerns about indoctrination and the impact on vulnerable students.
US Elections
fromFortune
1 week ago

Supreme Court throws out ruling upholding Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction | Fortune

Steve Bannon's Supreme Court order may lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for defying a congressional subpoena.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Religious buffer zones still on the table in Albany

State lawmakers support buffer zones around religious sites, but recent legislation lacks defined protest-free areas due to civil liberties concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Irrelevant?' Justice Alito Grills ACLU Lawyer Over Key Precedent in Citizenship Case

Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they'll tell you, everyone born here is a citizen alike. That rule was enshrined in the 14th Amendment to put it out of reach of any government official to destroy.
Social justice
#conversion-therapy
fromFast Company
1 week ago
Right-wing politics

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
LGBT
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

SCOTUS Rules Conversion Therapy Ban Likely Unconstitutional

State bans on conversion therapy may be unconstitutional, but the practice is harmful and unethical regardless of legal status.
Law
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rejects Colorado's conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy significantly increases suicide risk among young people, while a court ruling affirms free speech protections for licensed professionals.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
#supreme-court
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Law

Supreme Court rules against Colorado's conversion therapy ban on First Amendment grounds

fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
LGBT

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

fromJezebel
1 week ago
LGBT

Far-Right Christian Group Gets the Supreme Court to Greenlight Gay Conversion Therapy

Law
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules against Colorado's conversion therapy ban on First Amendment grounds

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's conversion therapy ban regulates speech based on viewpoint, requiring stricter scrutiny for its constitutionality.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy bans while trans people protest across the country - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruling in Chiles v. Salazar raises the bar for conversion therapy bans, potentially overturning laws in 27 states.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court says state bans on 'conversion therapy' violate counselors' free speech rights

The Supreme Court ruled that state laws banning conversion therapy for minors violate free speech rights, impacting similar laws in multiple states.
LGBT
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Supreme Court Rules Colorado Conversion Therapy Ban Violates Free Speech Rights

The Supreme Court ruled that a Colorado ban on conversion therapy violates free speech rights, allowing a discredited practice against medical recommendations.
LGBT
fromJezebel
1 week ago

Far-Right Christian Group Gets the Supreme Court to Greenlight Gay Conversion Therapy

The Supreme Court ruled that Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors violates free speech, endangering LGBTQ+ youth's safety and wellbeing.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court rules against conversion therapy ban in 8-1 decision - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's conversion therapy ban, citing First Amendment protections for therapists' speech.
Education
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

Trump administration undoes civil rights settlements that found discrimination against trans students

The Trump administration is reversing federal civil rights agreements protecting transgender students in schools, creating legal and financial challenges for districts.
#press-freedom
#new-york-city-council
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYC Council approves 'buffer zone' legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

New York City Council passed legislation to protect synagogues from disruptive protests, ensuring safety while preserving free speech rights.
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

New York City passes buffer zones limiting protests at schools and houses of worship

New York City Council mandates police to create protest buffer zones at schools and houses of worship amid concerns over constitutional rights.
NYC politics
fromThe Forward
2 weeks ago

NYC Council approves 'buffer zone' legislation insulating houses of worship from protests

New York City Council passed legislation to protect synagogues from disruptive protests, ensuring safety while preserving free speech rights.
NYC politics
fromwww.cnn.com
2 weeks ago

New York City passes buffer zones limiting protests at schools and houses of worship

New York City Council mandates police to create protest buffer zones at schools and houses of worship amid concerns over constitutional rights.
#california
California
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
California
fromThe Forward
3 weeks ago

'Buffer zones' come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

A California bill aims to create a 100-foot buffer zone around houses of worship to protect congregants from protests and intimidation.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Judge blocks DOD's ban on Anthropic, calls it First Amendment retaliation

A federal judge temporarily blocked the government's ban on Anthropic, citing retaliation and due process violations by the Defense Department.
Media industry
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

The Trump Administration Is Casually Torching the First Amendment

The U.S. press faces threats and manipulation under an authoritarian administration, impacting media ownership and freedom.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
2 weeks ago

Bills targeting hate crimes advance at City Hall as critics warn of protest restrictions

New York City Council is enacting bills to combat a significant rise in hate crimes, particularly antisemitism, while facing opposition regarding free speech concerns.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Catholic priests say sexual abuse law "violates their religious freedom" - LGBTQ Nation

The law says consent cannot truly be given in those circumstances due to the power imbalance, and it also applies to a professor and a student, or a boss and an employee, or a therapist and a client.
Law
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

U.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a West Virginia law restricting Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care, marking the first federal appeals court enforcement of such restrictions.
US politics
fromAxios
1 month ago

Axios Finish Line: A consensus Bill of Rights

Americans across political lines support limited government intervention in personal freedoms, secure borders with pathways for legal immigrants, reduced federal spending, and decreased government trust.
#religious-freedom
#immigration-enforcement
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

Noncitizen academics fear visa denial and deportation under Trump administration policies targeting researchers studying social media, fact-checking, and disinformation, causing self-censorship and research suppression.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

The criminalizing of protest and dissent has a long history in America

Federal immigration agents increasingly label protesters and observers as domestic terrorists and prosecutors file charges against victims, using force and Section 111 to criminalize dissent.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump is using immigration policy to suppress speech, lawsuit claims

Noncitizen academics fear visa denial and deportation under Trump administration policies targeting researchers studying social media, fact-checking, and disinformation, causing self-censorship and research suppression.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Religious Freedom Includes the Freedom to Leave Religion

True religious freedom requires psychological capacity to choose freely, not just legal protection of beliefs, as cults use psychological entrapment rather than physical confinement to prevent members from leaving.
Right-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

How America Became A "Christian Nation" Overnight

The Roberts Supreme Court majority and Trump administration are dismantling the separation of church and state through coordinated legal and political action, enabling Christian nationalism to reshape American democracy.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

A conservative Christian tore down a Pride flag in a public freakout. Now he's paying the price. - LGBTQ Nation

Tucker Kemp reached a pre-trial intervention agreement after attacking a Pride flag at Starbucks, requiring community service and anger management classes.
#lgbtq-rights
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"Erasure is not neutral": The inextricable link between LGBTQ+ rights & a functioning democracy - LGBTQ Nation

LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Only one state still opposes marriage equality. Is it yours? - LGBTQ Nation

A majority of Republicans support transgender rights, while Mississippi and Arkansas show the lowest support for same-sex marriage and LGBTQ+ protections.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago
LGBT

"Erasure is not neutral": The inextricable link between LGBTQ+ rights & a functioning democracy - LGBTQ Nation

US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump administration charges 30 more people for Minnesota church protest

Trump administration expanded prosecution of church protest attendees from 9 to 39 people, framing immigration policy opposition as religious freedom attacks while critics argue it suppresses dissent.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Appeals court weighs whether religious employers can fire workers for being transgender

Ellenor Zinski, fired by Liberty University after disclosing her transgender identity, left the U.S. for safety and now faces a federal appeals case determining whether religious employers can override LGBTQ+ protections under Title VII.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect

In the opinion released Friday, the court said it was too early to make a judgment call on the constitutionality of the law. That's partly because it's not yet clear how prominently schools may display the religious text, if teachers will refer to the Ten Commandments during classes or if other texts like the Mayflower Compact or the Declaration of Independence will also be displayed, the majority opinion said.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromEngadget
1 month ago

US website 'freedom.gov' will allow Europeans to view hate speech and other blocked content

The US State Department and DHS are developing freedom.gov to let people view online content banned in their countries, including a VPN to bypass restrictions.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
11 months ago

Donald Trump says America should "forget about" the separation of church and state - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump created a Department of Justice religious liberty commission by executive order and questioned the separation of church and state.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

NYC bill restricting protests outside religious and educational institutions gains steam

A revised City Council bill addressing protests at houses of worship and educational facilities gained NYPD endorsement after removing a controversial 100-foot buffer zone provision, though critics argue it lacks substantive measures.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

This conversion therapy survivor is running for congress & wants to federally ban the practice - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy survivor Mathew Shurka is running for Congress and prioritizes passing a nationwide ban on conversion therapy if elected.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Louisiana schools can display Ten Commandments, appeals court rules

The Fifth Circuit lifted a preliminary injunction, allowing Louisiana to enforce a law requiring Ten Commandments posters in every public school classroom.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Christian teacher wins right to refuse to read gay children's books in school - LGBTQ Nation

A Nashville public charter school teacher secured an accommodation to avoid reading a children's book about two gay fathers after enlisting a Christian nationalist legal group to threaten the school.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Freedoms Under Threat

Independent, progressive journalism holds the powerful accountable, centers marginalized communities, exposes distortions, and relies on reader support to sustain urgent coverage.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Clergy say Jesus' teachings leave Christians no choice but to resist ICE

I feel a huge responsibility as a Christian pastor to say, not in my name,
US politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Republicans are pushing hard for a bill that would disenfranchise trans voters - LGBTQ Nation

The SAVE America Act would require citizens to present birth certificates or passports to vote, effectively disenfranchising millions of Americans including trans voters and same-sex married couples.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Is It Possible for Speech to Ever Be Too Free?

Free speech empowers dissent and equality but can also inflict harm, spread disinformation, entrench power and privilege, and requires balancing individual liberty with collective protections.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Report: State Lawmakers Enacted 21 Censorship Bills in 2025

Last year was a record-setting one for education censorship; more than half of U.S college and university students now study in a state with at least one law or policy restricting what can be taught or how college campuses can operate, according to a new report from PEN America, a nonprofit that advocates for campus free speech and press freedom.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Judges Deny DOJ's Motions to Keep MN Church Protesters Locked Up, Rejecting Simply Speculative' Flight Risk Arguments

Federal judges ordered release of three protesters arrested at a St. Paul church after prosecutors failed to prove flight risk or justification for continued detention.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

JUST IN: Pam Bondi Announces Arrest in Storming of MN Church

Minutes ago at my direction, [Homeland Security Investigations] and [FBI] agents executed an arrest in Minnesota, Bondi posted to X on Thursday morning. She identified lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong as the person arrested over the protest, which quickly drew attention due to Don Lemon's involvement. Lemon filmed the protesters and entered the church himself, leading President Donald Trump to push potential legal consequences.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

Landmark commission unanimously approves church's rainbow steps: "This is religious expression" - LGBTQ Nation

Oak Lawn United Methodist Church in Dallas received formal approval from the city's Landmark Commission last week after officials, members, and volunteers painted the Late Gothic Revival building's staircase the colors of the rainbow in October. The building has local landmark status, and it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
LGBT
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Is Don Lemon a Threat to Religious Liberty?

The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon by federal authorities in Los Angeles today for his alleged participation in an anti-ICE protest in a St. Paul, Minnesota, church on January 18 is startling on multiple grounds. First of all, it's not like Lemon was a fugitive from justice. Two judges in Minnesota had earlier denied a requested indictment of Lemon, so he felt free to go to L.A. to cover the Grammy Awards.
US politics
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
9 months ago

Church stands by call to execute gay people: "I will not apologize for preaching the Word of God." - LGBTQ Nation

An Indianapolis church leader endorsed a sermon that urged LGBTQ+ people to kill themselves and used violent, demeaning language; YouTube removed the video.
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