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The Supreme Court Is Embracing A Reckless And Dangerous Definition Of Religious Freedom
These rulings, taken in conjunction with a decision last week in which the Supreme Court greatly hindered the ability of states to restrict taxpayer funding of private religious schools, show a court that has embraced a dangerous interpretation of religious freedomread more »Blog PostSupreme Court Decision In Birth Control Cases Undermines Both Religious And Reproductive Freedom
“Today the Supreme Court put its stamp of approval on the Trump administration’s exploitation of religious freedom at the expense of birth control coverage for workers, students and their families," AU CEO Rachel Laser said. "It’s 2020: We should not have to say again that birth control is essential to people’s health and equality. Religious freedom includes the right to believe as you see fit, not to impose your beliefs on or discriminate against others."read more »Press ReleaseI'm Proud To Spend My Summer Helping Americans United Stand Up For Equality
Discrimination in areas like health care, education, public accommodations, and housing is killing members of the LGBTQ+ community. Defending such discrimination on religious grounds is not only antithetical to a society that values religious pluralism and equality but also disregards the core doctrines of love and acceptance found in almost every major religion.read more »Blog Post