The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’: Trading liberty for school vouchers
The school voucher scheme threatens two pillars of American life: our public schools and our religious freedom.
Is our country criminalizing mercy? A conversation with 2025 Shurden Lecturer Sergio M. González
Focusing on sanctuary in an era of government repression of migrant justice, Dr. Sergio M. González will deliver the 2025 Walter B. and Kay W. Shurden Lectures on Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State, held in partnership with the University of St. Thomas, from Oct. 21-23 in St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.
Texas’ Absurd State-Organized Prayer in School Law
Belonging shouldn’t require a waiver. No kid should have to choose between faith and fitting in, and no teacher should have to moonlight as a referee for who prayed, how they prayed, and whether the right form was filed.
BJC statement on President Trump’s speech at the Religious Liberty Commission meeting
“President Trump’s speech was not about religious liberty; it was about perpetuating Christian nationalism,” said BJC Executive Director Amanda Tyler. “When political leaders suggest that religion is the government’s to promote, they threaten the very freedom they claim to defend.”
Job opening: Director of Development
BJC is seeking an experienced Director of Development to lead a comprehensive fundraising program at an exciting point of change for a leading faith-based education and advocacy organization. BJC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with staff working across the country; this position does not need to be based out of the D.C. headquarters.
