WASHINGTON — Religion rivaled race and gender combined during media coverage of this year's primary campaign season, according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. The study was conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life and the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

Can't wait for the July-August 2008 edition of Report from the Capital to hit your mailbox? Available here as a PDF, this issue features timely analyses from J. Brent Walker and K. Hollyn Hollman. Flynn Harrell provides a guest view on the South Carolina 'I Believe' tags. And, as always, you'll find the latest in religious liberty news.

The BJC has unveiled its newest education piece. Available here as a PDF, the piece includes information about the biblical basis for church-state separation and answers to frequently asked questions about the work of the BJC. Bulk copies of the piece are also available on request by e-mailing bjc@BJConline.org or by calling 202-544-4226.