A chaplain is a clergy member or lay representative of a religion trained to serve a secular institution like a hospital, prison, school, police department, sports team, or parliamentary body. A chaplain can come from... Read More

In the three weeks since the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, Americans, most notably students, have been advocating strongly for changing laws to curb gun violence. This raises questions... Read More

On January 31 the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an update to the United States Attorneys’ Manual—a new section titled “Associate Attorney General’s Approval and Notice Requirements for Issues Implicating Religious Liberty”—and directed the designation... Read More

Last week, “America’s pastor” Billy Graham became the first religious leader ever to lie in honor at the US Capitol Rotunda, a precedent criticized by secular groups and others as a violation of the Establishment... Read More

Billy Graham was a preacher man equally intent on saving souls and soliciting financial support for his ministry. His success at the former is not subject to proof and his success at the latter is... Read More

Last week the Trump administration unveiled new proposed cuts to the food stamp program that currently assists low-income families. The proposal is included in the president’s budget request for fiscal year 2019, which also includes... Read More

On February 5, the US Supreme Court denied the request of Republicans in Pennsylvania to delay a ruling issued by the state’s Supreme Court mandating the redrawing of congressional lines. The decision likely ensures that... Read More