As Americans focus on the November election and the rules governing religious expression in public life, a document explaining the laws regarding religious expression in America is being re-released.
Construction continues on the Baptist Joint Committee’s Center for Religious Liberty on Capitol Hill with completion scheduled for early fall.
As published in the June 2012 Report from the Capital, this collection of recent posts from the Baptist Joint Committee’s Blog from the Capital highlights big stories, and it gives you an opportunity to participate in the newsgathering process.
From the June 2012 Report from the Capital
Written by J. Brent Walker, BJC Executive Director
Less than six months out from the 2012 fall elections, religion continues to be a part of the campaigns. I predict it only will accelerate. Four years ago I offered this conundrum as a challenge: …
From the June 2012 Report from the Capital
Written by K. Hollyn Hollman, BJC General Counsel
In an election year, many people feel the heightened sense of responsibility that comes with living in a democracy. We all should. Despite the problems of excessive partisanship, negative campaigning and corporate influence over our elections, the right to vote and get involved in campaigns is a privilege that shouldn’t be taken for granted. …
From the June 2012 Report from the Capital
The Baptist Joint Committee is pleased to welcome Matthew Lee Boschen of Ashland, Va., as one of our 2012 summer interns working alongside our staff in Washington, D.C. …
From the June 2012 Report from the Capital