Not too long ago, Gov. Pat McCrory and Speaker Tim Moore were telling us they could see no real need for a religious freedom restoration act.
Published: Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 @ 10:20 pm
By: Brant Clifton
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In recent months, headlines on religious liberty across the nation have referred almost exclusively to the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) - both the federal version passed in 1993 and various state versions, or "mini" RFRAs, that have been passed since 1997. These laws, whether enacted...
Published: Monday, April 27th, 2015 @ 4:26 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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RFRA, once an acronym spoken only in academic halls and legislative debates, has become a household subject across America. The federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act and its state counterparts have been demonized by some and glorified by others. The underlying assumption of these laws is...
Published: Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 @ 6:57 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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On March 26, several members of the North Carolina House of Representatives filed House Bill 348 - The NC Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The bill, with primary sponsors Rep. Jacqueline Michelle Shaffer and Rep. Dan Bishop, is one of several pieces of legislation nationwide that have...
Published: Monday, April 6th, 2015 @ 8:59 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Our baby-faced House speaker appears to be caving to the drive-by hysteria on North Carolina's proposed Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Published: Sunday, April 5th, 2015 @ 1:36 am
By: Brant Clifton
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We got a refresher lesson in civics this week; one we hope will stick in our memories for many years.
Published: Saturday, April 4th, 2015 @ 9:58 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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So, the speaker of the NC House is concerned about how protecting people's religious freedom will affect "our brand" in North Carolina.
Published: Saturday, April 4th, 2015 @ 12:25 am
By: Brant Clifton
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The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver ruled recently that an Oklahoma City-based company, Hobby Lobby, could proceed with a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services mandate linked to Obamacare. The mandate requires companies to provide insurance covering...
Published: Friday, July 12th, 2013 @ 12:13 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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