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Spiritual libertarianism swatted down in Wisconsin

By Mark Silk — April 3, 2024
(RNS) — Conservative legal groups are trying to erase a distinction between religious employers and religious activity.

Court rehears case to protect Oak Flat, an Apache sacred site in Arizona

By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 21, 2023
(RNS) — ‘A win for Apache Stronghold will be a win for people of all faiths,’ said Luke Goodrich.

Supreme Court rules that federal law protects LGBTQ persons from employment discrimination

By Kathryn Post — June 15, 2020
(RNS) — The Court ruled that LGBTQ people are protected from discrimination under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, making employment discrimination against LGBTQ persons illegal in all 50 states for the first time.

Army: Soldiers can wear turbans, beards, hijabs

By Adelle M. Banks — January 5, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Sikh Americans hailed the decision, which they have sought for years.
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