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The Two Faces of Mitt: Romney Opposes, Then Supports, Blunt Amendment

The Two Faces of Mitt: Romney Opposes, Then Supports, Blunt Amendment

Mitt Romney set a new land speed record for flip-flopping on a major issue today, to the consternation of all Americans who value religious liberty. Seems he does think your employer should be able to make health care decisions for you, after all.

February 29, 2012No CommentRead More

Taxpayer Tithes: House Speaker uses budget deal to fund religious schools with your tax dollars

April 15, 2011 No Comment
Taxpayer Tithes: House Speaker uses budget deal to fund religious schools with your tax dollars

It’s a gorgeous spring day in Washington today. Sadly, it’s likely to be an ugly day for church-state separation.

Yesterday afternoon, both houses of Congress were expected to vote on a budget deal that includes federal taxpayer funding to reauthorize and expand the Washington, D.C., school voucher program.

In advance of the vote, the National Coalition for Public Education, with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) taking a lead role, organized a press conference at 1 p.m. Thursday, where my boss Barry W. Lynn spoke on why D.C. vouchers are a bad idea.

Find out why, here on Secular News Daily.

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Florida Folly: Constitutional change would harm religious liberty, clergy say

April 13, 2011 1 Comment
Florida Folly: Constitutional change would harm religious liberty, clergy say

Americans United often points out the church-state separation is not only good for government, it’s also good for religion.

Yesterday, three members of the clergy – a Baptist minister, a Presbyterian minister and a rabbi – made that clear in a letter to Florida legislators. They wrote to oppose SJR 1218, a measure that tears down the church-state wall erected 126 years ago by the state constitution.

See what they said about this bad bill, here at Secular News Daily.

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