Study: Voucher Program in Florida Fails to Deliver

A new study from Northwestern University professor David Figlio analyzes student achievement in an experimental voucher program in Florida. An editorial in today's St. Petersburg Times says there is no reason to continue the experiment. [A] new study by a...

House Energy Legislation Includes Faith-Based Provision

Potentially historic energy legislation passed in the House to limit greenhouse gas emissions and address other issues of environmental sustainability also includes a specific provision allowing religious organizations to receive taxpayer subsidies to retrofit...

Supreme Court Declines Bible Club Case

The Supreme Court today decided not to hear the appeal in a case involving a school Bible club in Washington State. That leaves in place the appeals court ruling affirming Kentridge High School's right to bar the Truth Bible Club for its exclusive policies. The...

US Continues Turn Toward Engagement with Other Cultures, Religions

In recent years, critics have charged that America's foreign policy apparatus has lacked the knowledge and training in religions of the world to understand and act appropriately and effectively when dealing with worldwide concerns. This critique makes perfect...

Obama’s Church-State Approach Incremental

Associated Baptist Press' Rob Marus looks at the Obama Administration's cautious method of addressing church-state controversies. [T]he most significant changes in the way religion and the government relate may come gradually as Obama—whose agenda...

Liberty University Issues New Policy for Partisan Clubs

Faced with the scrutiny of church-state observers crying foul, Liberty University has altered its policy governing the recognition and official support of student political groups. After suspending the Student Democrats due to the platform of the Democratic National...