It’s the August recess in Washington and Members of Congress left town faster than a Texas Democrat. So Congress is not threatening to pass any bad legislation at the moment, which is nice. And it’s a good time to meet with Congressional staff who are a little more relaxed and available without their bosses around. However, it …
Heretic on the Hill: Judicial Activism, and the Treaty of Tripoli? Read More »
The federal government has about 2.3 million employees, not counting postal workers. It’s difficult to get an exact count because so many have been fired this year and their firings are being appealed in court. 2.3 million is slightly larger than Walmart, making the government the nation’s largest employer and the Office of Personnel Management …
Heretic on the Hill: Telling Your Federal Co-worker They’re Going to Hell OK Now Read More »
It’s said that Republicans run for office for two reasons: to cut taxes and to increase military spending. The One Big (add your own adjective) Bill signed into law last week certainly does both of those, and a lot more. There are $4.5 trillion in tax cuts over the next ten years and $150 billion …
The Religious Liberty Commission met for the first time last week. Established by the President with an executive order, the Commission is technically an arm of the Department of Justice but the hearing was held at the Museum of the Bible here in DC. That tells you all you really need to know about the Commission’s neutrality …
Heretic on the Hill: Religious Liberty, Thomas Jefferson, and Dr. Phil Read More »
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” President Trump has sworn that twice, or more accurately he has said that twice. Why would he say it? Because the Constitution requires …
Heretic on the Hill: Two Things the President Doesn’t Know Read More »
Unfortunately it’s time to talk about the Supreme Court again. Two decisions are coming soon that could have huge implications for religion in schools. This week the Court heard arguments on a case about whether parents should be allowed to exclude their children from instruction that violates their religious beliefs. Montgomery County, Maryland is one …
Heretic on the Hill: Religion and Public Schools Go Back to Court Read More »
At the Secular Coalition we try to stay in our lane, and our lane is not trade and tariffs. However, when someone with a high school understanding of trade deficits blows up $8 trillion in market value, changes his mind because of “an instinct,” and settles on 145 percent tariffs on everything we buy from …
Heretic on the Hill: Bill Would Formalize Politics in Churches Read More »
One of the spaces with the most debate surrounding the First Amendment is schools. From Engle v. Vitale, who found that a mandatory nondenominational school prayer was unconstitutional, to recent debates surrounding education vouchers, this has always been a highly contested issue in American politics. Over the past few years, there has been a …
Arizona is one of several states considering legislation that would allow chaplains to join or replace licensed school counselors in public schools. Texas, Louisiana, and Florida have already passed this travesty of an effort to bring religion into schools through the back door. (That’s a combined population of 57 million people). Other states considering this …
Heretic on the Hill: It’s Not in the Constitution, But… Read More »
Last year I called it our Superbowl so this time I’m saying that last weekend was the Secular Coalition’s March Madness. On Sunday and Monday the 20 executive directors of the member organizations, plus the SCA board of directors, met to hear from speakers, talk government affairs, plan, collaborate, and catch up with one another. Tuesday was our Lobby Day. Thanks to everyone who …
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