by Craig Nash | Nov 12, 2024 | Analysis, Faith and Democracy, Feature
Last week, Ryan Walters, the state superintendent of Oklahoma public schools, sent a memorandum to schools and parents highlighting his educational priorities during the upcoming Trump administration. These priorities include “championing parents’ rights, ending...
by Karlee Marshall | Aug 19, 2024 | Feature-, News
WILLIAMSBURG, VA – BJC (Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty) is excited to introduce the 2024 BJC Fellows, our newest group of emerging leaders dedicated to dispelling myths about religious freedom and defending faith freedom for ALL in their own...
by Mitch Randall | Jun 6, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
The Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board voted 3-2 to approve using state funds to support a new Catholic school this week. One of the board members voting “yes” was installed to their post last Friday, according to Tulsa World. The board’s actions began...
by John D. Pierce | Jun 6, 2023 | Feature-, Opinion
The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that the optional license plate with the slogan “In God We Trust” now appears on three of every five cars in Tennessee with non-specialty plates. This news reminded me of a time in Georgia when efforts to allow residents to...
by Zach Dawes Jr | May 18, 2023 | Feature, News
The Biden administration has issued updated guidance regarding constitutionally protected religious expression in public schools. Such updates are required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and by the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act that...
