LIBERTY

Mar 25 2026RELIGION

Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Texas Faces a Question About Islam and Its Rights

The debate in Texas this month centers on a planned Muslim community near Dallas that many see as evidence of an “Islamization” threat. A church in Fort Worth recently hosted a panel that suggested banning Islam or treating it as a political ideology. Meanwhile, after a shooting in downtown Austin,

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Feb 12 2026RELIGION

A Clash Over Hate: Conservative Panel Member Fired

A recent hearing on antisemitism turned heated, leading to the removal of a panel member. Carrie Prejean Boller, known for her conservative views, was kicked out of the federal Religious Liberty Commission. She had been defending Candace Owens, a commentator accused of spreading antisemitic ideas.

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Nov 29 2025RELIGION

Faith and Fellowship: Baton Rouge's Upcoming Religious Events

Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public A

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Shopping Carts and Floods: A Grocery Store Dilemma

H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats

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Nov 17 2025RELIGION

High School Football and the Prayer Dilemma: What's Allowed?

The Supreme Court recently chose not to review a case about prayer at high school football games. This decision keeps a 25-year-old rule in place, which says student-led prayers at football games are not allowed. The case involved two Christian schools in Florida who wanted to pray over the loudspea

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Justice and Money: The Dreadlocks Case and Medicaid's Future

The Supreme Court is looking at a case that might seem small but could have big effects. Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, had his hair forcibly shaved off while in prison, even though it went against his religious beliefs and a federal law meant to protect them. The big question now is not if the law wa

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Nov 05 2025RELIGION

Justice in a Tangle: The Case of Damon Landor and His Dreadlocks

Damon Landor, a Rastafarian, found himself in a tough spot when prison officials shaved his long hair during a 2020 stint for a drug-related offense. His faith forbids haircuts, and he had grown his hair nearly to his knees over two decades. Despite showing prison staff a federal court ruling that p

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Nov 04 2025HEALTH

Why Vaccine Passports Might Be Needed Again

Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

The Shift in Power: How Politics and Religion Are Mixing Under Trump

The United States has always been a melting pot of different beliefs and ideas. But recently, there's been a noticeable shift in how religion and politics are intertwining. President Trump has been at the forefront of this change, creating offices and task forces that focus on Christian values. This

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