Sweeping Religious Freedom Bill Heads to Senate

The Senate State Affairs Committee approves a license to discriminate

"...whimper, the Senate State Affairs Committee sent a sweeping religious refusal bill to the full Senate Monday evening, March..."

March 26, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Religious Refusal Bill Prepped to Grant Texans License to Discriminate

"Sincerely held" nonsense at the Senate

"...the Senate Committee on State Affairs sent a sweeping religious refusal bill to the full Senate Monday evening, March..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Trump’s Far-Reaching Religious Refusal

An executive order allowing discrimination set to hit president's desk on Thursday

"...Donald Trump is expected to sign a religious liberty executive order Thu., May 4, during the White..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Activated: Texas Freedom Network vs. Liberty Institute

The education of polar opposites

"...Texas Freedom Network (which "advances a mainstream agenda of religious freedom and individual liberties to counter the religious right,"..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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

Texas GOP: Not Muslim-Free

Following Tarrant County controversy, Republican Party of Texas reaffirms commitment to religious liberty for all

"...adopted a resolution reaffirming the party's "core values of religious liberty and the freedom to practice all faiths." This..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Even Chaplains Don’t Want Chaplains Instead of Counselors in Public Schools

Christian nationalism is the problem

"...to replace their certified counselors with untrained chaplains. Not-fanatical religious figures are urging schools not to do it...."

Aug. 24, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...businesses who've donated to or are affiliated with a religious organization from being penalized by city or government officials..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

News Roundup: Love and Lawmakers

Marry, Marry, Quite Contrary

"...and his not-so-merry men call for a protection of "religious objectors" (i.e. conservative government officials); a Council member comes..."

June 29, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Paxton Stacks AG’s Office With Anti-LGBT Culture Warriors

AG hires opponents of church-state separation

"...Both Mateer and Sasser come from the Plano-based First Liberty Institute (formerly Liberty Institute), which describes itself as a..."

April 12, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...the regulation as part of a broader assault on "religious liberty," describing it as the No. 1 threat to..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Judge on Pregnancy 'Clinics': Signage Ordinance 'Vague'

Anti-abortion centers evade medical service signage requirement

"...ordinance that would require unlicensed "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" – religious facilities that discourage abortion – to post signage indicating..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The House's LGBTQ Caucus Makes History

The good, the bad, and the religious exemptions

"...this session was once again framed in terms of "religious liberty," with many bills – including Senate Bill 1978,..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Marriage for Everyone

Travis County "overjoyed" to comply with Supreme Court decision

"...county clerks who wish to refuse licenses based on "religious objections." However, the AG warned that doing so could..."

July 3, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Page Two: Prayer for the Common Man

In the religious right's new democracy, principles prescribed by man have no value in the war between heaven and hell

"...off and unnerving the Democrat/liberal/progressive/dissident community. Even the cornerstone conservative/right-wing/religious-fundamentalist belief that big government is bad and individuals' personal..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column by Louis Black

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...Birdwell, and Bryan Hughes co-filed Senate Bill 651, a "religious freedom" law that would allow professionals in more than..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Upcoming Legislative Session

Lawmakers set to tackle immigration, education, legalization, transportation, and more

"...with its anti-trans bathroom bills and nearly two dozen religious liberty bills – was bad, 2019 is going to..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...Religious Liberty..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

You're a Mean One, Mister Governor

Bah, humbug! Abbott kicks Founding Fathers out of Capitol.

"...picture of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Lady Liberty, and even the Bill of Rights kicked out of..."

Dec. 24, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Abbott Joins Anti-Birth Control Lawsuit

State jumps into contraceptive fray

"...argue, impermissibly tramples on the free speech rights of religious organizations that oppose birth control. The lawsuit – joined..."

March 2, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD: Get With the Times

Modernizing the district in more ways than one

"...representing Celebration in the matter: Texas Values and First Liberty Institute. The two have become leading crusaders in the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The AggreGAYtor: April 8

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

"...Ted Cruz thinks that enforced religion is religious liberty...."

April 8, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Millions for Propaganda ... Nothing for Women's Health

Texas heavily underwrites anti-abortion centers, while slashing reproductive care

"...their clients need or request the service. Despite the religious overtones, overt anti-choice agenda, and documented claims of dispersing..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

The final frenzy before last day of session

"...• HB 3859, the religious liberty bill that would allow child welfare providers to..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Sine die looms. Do these bills have a shot?

"...• Seventeen religious freedom bills have been filed this session. While most..."

May 5, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

AG Paxton Files Another Anti-Trans Lawsuit

Texas targets health care coverage in latest anti-transgender suit

"...“regulatory overreach” and a violation of medical judgment and religious freedom of doctors. “As the Obama Administration has attempted..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: March 26

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

"...denomination may boycott Indiana if the governor signs its “religious freedom” bill...."

March 26, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Sick and Tired of Being Used as a Football

"...and tired of my body being used as a religious and political football. So, you want to provide zero..."

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