The Religious Left

Texas Faith Network Unites Against the Right

"...the decline of old-fashioned morals and family values, another religious organization has come along with a rejoinder: Chill, for..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature by Amy Smith

Senators Hold Meeting to Reaffirm Anti-LGBT Discrimination

State Affairs Committee hearing used as anti-LGBT soapbox

"...Texas Senate Committee convened on Wednesday morning to examine “religious liberty protections” and the relationship between local ordinances and..."

Feb. 17, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Hobby Lobby and the Supremes

Company asserts religious freedom from birth control

"...craft-store chain Hobby Lobby, it's important to their family's religious beliefs to provide health care to their 22,000 employees...."

March 26, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Nativity Story

Sadly, this familiar tale is presented with a yawn-inducing neutrality more reminiscent of a community-center Christmas pageant than an epic story of divine humanity.

"...it’s the story of the birth of Jesus. And religious affiliations aside, the setup has potential for some badass..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Protecting the LGBTQ Community When the State Attacks

From the bathroom bill to marriage equality, can Austin fight back?

"...Bill 3859 goes into effect Sept. 1. The wide-reaching religious liberties law, which makes it legal for child welfare..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Prayer Back in School?

Amidst concerns that policy makers want creationism in schools, a new law lets kids do it for them.

"...sign into law House Bill 3678 a.k.a the Schoolchildren's Religious Liberties Act a.k.a. the Religious Viewpoint Anti-Discrimination Act. This..."

Aug. 16, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

New Laws From the Lege Set to Go Into Effect

Get to know Texas’ new rules

"...call it community-driven; opponents call it privatization, and fear religious groups will turn away kids of different faiths and..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Perry Appoints Lowe as SBOE Chair

Governor selects another fundamentalist, albeit a lower-key one

"...Lowe, part of the religious conservative bloc on board, replaces Bryan dentist Don McLeroy..."

July 10, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Protocols of the Elders of Chisum

State rep joins the tin foil hat brigade

"...claims the theory of evolution is part of an anti-religious plot with roots in an ancient Jewish sect. …..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Best Nonprofit Group

TIE: SAFE Alliance; Texas Freedom Network

"...(their scope is now national) that strives to temper religious extremism in politics and education. Promoting a grassroots base..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Best of Austin Feature

On The Lege

Religious Rights

"...of Representatives as they prepare to consider the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act (TRFRA), passed by the Senate back..."

May 7, 1999 News Column

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Sine die looms. Do these bills have a shot?

"...3859 on May 9. One of the most powerful religious liberty bills filed this session, HB 3859 would let..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Is Ron Paul A Domestic Terrorist?

One fusion center apparently thinks so

"...safety. At worst, they pose a threat to privacy, religious freedom and free speech – and in some places..."

Sept. 12, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Qmmunity: Less Space, More Hate

Plus events to queer tech and fundraiser for QueerBomb's 10th anniversary

"...employment for being queer. Meanwhile, SB 17, the sweeping religious freedom bill, passed through the Senate on Tuesday and..."

April 5, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...on Thursday, March 24, that Texas likely violated the religious liberties of death row prisoner John Ramirez when it..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature

Qmmunity

Modern-day cultural fads

"...about separation of church and state? How come Christian religious "liberties" can pull rank over us? What about separation..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Lots of worthy FUNdraisers this week

"...support more than ever (we can thank bathroom bills, religious liberties, Dan Patrick, Trump, Abbott, the Texas Supreme Court,..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The AggreGAYtor: March 3

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Utah may soon disappoint activists and bigots alike, but..."

March 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...about new security measures that you think your civil liberties are being unduly infringed upon, you're a selfish jerk...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...about new security measures that you think your civil liberties are being unduly infringed upon, you're a selfish jerk...."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...Catholic hospital, renews questions of church-state separation. Bound to religious directives that forbid basic reproductive health procedures – even..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...oath to uphold and defend the Constitution, yet those liberties and freedoms have slowly but surely eroded since he..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...only superpower? The typical answers I have heard include; religious fanaticism, evil, forces opposed to freedom and democracy, and..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...only superpower? The typical answers I have heard include; religious fanaticism, evil, forces opposed to freedom and democracy, and..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

Lege Lines

Lege makes an anti-city push, nixes a bill limiting police filming, the Senate passes its budget, and more...

"...Week" (March 27)? Well, after national furor about civil liberties, Villalba has announced he will not ask for a..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: We Are the Eggmen

In the abstract, people are usually good about defending free speech. They fall apart in the specifics.

"...that the government won't infringe on their most basic liberties. These include basic freedoms – of speech and of..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Cradle Will Rock

"...artists who find endless creative inspiration in juxtapositions of religious imagery and bodily waste. But long before elephant-poo paintings..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Freedom of Religion clause, by the high degree of religious tolerance in our culture, and by the statements of..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

Naked City

The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is back, and this time it may be a bit more bulletproof.

"...each other, both houses of Congress unanimously passed the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000. You..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

Horse and Sparrow Economics; and Freedom to Protest

"...for hours of interrogation about their political and even religious beliefs...."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

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