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Government
Top Urbanists Agree: Casinos Ruin Cities
Alongside all the moral arguments against gambling, it turns out casinos simply are a bad investment.
May 9, 2013
Don't Let Dysfunctional Politics Override the Christian Call for Justice
Facing critics from both sides after I quit the AARP.
March 18, 2013
A Surgeon General's Warnings
C. Everett Koop is not about to abandon his public platform.
February 26, 2013
Churches: Take a Lesson from the Postal Service
In today's change-or-die culture, we must adapt.
February 18, 2013
Romney vs. Romney on the Safety Net
Romney's remarks at a fundraiser don't square with what he told faith leaders last week.
September 18, 2012
The Story-Telling City Planner: Ebony Walden Infuses Poetry and Place
The Charlottesville leader believes Christians should be 'the 'most' involved, interacting, and creative' neighbors of all.
August 7, 2012
Oldest Profession, or Oldest Oppression? Ohio Judge Creates Court for Abused Prostitutes
Out of Christian compassion, Paul Herbert created CATCH Court for women arrested on the streets.
June 1, 2012
Polarizing Politics by Defending the Declaration
Social conservatism draws its viability from America's founding principles. A review of 'The Case for Polarized Politics.'
April 25, 2012
Where Are the Dads? Treating Richmond's Fatherless Epidemic
How local Christians are building human capital through public health—one man at a time.
April 24, 2012
Mass Appeal: Evangelicals Copy More of Catholic Playbook to Oppose Contraception Ruling
Mandate has evangelicals and Catholics finding common ground on ethics—and strategy.
April 13, 2012
Contract Concern: USAID Policy on Hiring Alarms Charities
Groups concerned religious liberty fear they could be challenged in the future.
March 23, 2012
Timeline: Obama Administration Actions Affecting U.S. Religious Freedom
How we got to the current religious liberty debates over contraception and other issues.
March 23, 2012
The Church Is the Solution? Show Me the Stats
Why I haven't changed my mind on fighting poverty and the job of the church.
March 8, 2012
Where the Women Were During the House Contraception Mandate Hearing
The effort to tarnish religious freedom concerns as sexism is clever but wrong.
February 17, 2012
Sex Offender Misstep Illustrates Outreach Difficulties
A law prohibiting convicted sex offenders from living near a public-school bus stop created complications for one ministry.
February 16, 2012
The Best Ways to Fight Poverty—Really
The government is by far the best institution to raise the poor's standard of living. The church does something more important for them.
February 10, 2012
Celebrating the Unglamorous, Effective Work of Local Politics
Political scientist Amy Black says a few concerned citizens in a particular neighborhood can have far greater impact than checking a box on November 2.
January 16, 2012
The Cost of Serving Portland—and Jesus—as an Oregon Politician
State Representative Jules Bailey, an unlikely Christian, has drafted some of the most innovative environmental legislation in the state.
January 12, 2012
As USCIRF Faces Possible Closure, Funding Divides Religious Freedom Experts
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is preparing to shut down.
December 9, 2011
Where Christian Civic Engagement Begins
Tim Soerens believes that contributing to the shalom of his city starts with showing up.
November 21, 2011
Sex Trafficking: Beyond Storming Brothels
For Shoshon Tama-Sweet, working for the flourishing of his city comes at a great cost.
October 21, 2011
Christian or Lobbyist? Yes!
As a lobbyist in Oregon, Stephanie Tama-Sweet believes that politics can't be black and white.
October 20, 2011
Ethiopia: The First Christian Nation?
For centuries, historians have widely accepted the argument that Armenia was the first Christian nation. This important claim has become a source of national pride for Armenians and has remained virtually undisputed for centuries -- until now. (IBT)
Both sides say first amendment is in their corner as first ruling on prayer in meetings looms
In the past five years, two U.S. circuit courts have split on how to apply Marsh. But the 6th Circuit, which includes the federal district courts in Tennessee, hasn't ruled directly on legislative prayer. (timesfreepress.com)
Michigan Outlaws Disrupting Religious Services
HB 5560 makes it a misdemeanor to enter or remain on property, or obstruct entry or exit to property, with the intent of disrupting individuals meeting there in the pursuit of their free exercise of religion. First offenders may be sentenced to up to 93 days in jail, $1000 fine or 100 hours of community service. (Religion Clause)
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