Tag Archives: First Amendment

Picture of the Day for May 30, 2015: On the Subject of Religion in Public Schools

Posted on May 30, 2015 by Elaine Magliaro

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Colorado Teacher Files Lawsuit Against School District Claiming It Is Promoting Christianity to Students

Posted on May 27, 2015 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro Robert Basevitz, a high school teacher in Colorado, claims that administrators employed by the Fremont RE-2 School District are running one of their public schools as a religious school. Paul Maxon, Basevitz’s attorney, has filed a lawsuit … Continue reading →

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“I Saw My Husband Die”: When a Patient’s Death is Broadcast Without Permission

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Elaine Magliaro

By Elaine Magliaro Imagine that it’s four o’clock in the morning and you can’t sleep…so you settle down on your couch to watch television. You’re elderly and a big fan of NY MED, “the popular real-life medical series set at … Continue reading →

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Alabama’s “Ten Commandments Judge” Roy Moore Rebuked for Remarks He Made at Pastor for Life Luncheon

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Elaine Magliaro

BY ELAINE MAGLIARO Nine years after he was forced out of his position as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court, Roy Moore was re-elected in 2012. Moore—known as the Ten Commandments judge—was first elected to serve as chief justice … Continue reading →

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