Missouri Votes on Prayer Amendment Today [UPDATED]

Written by Don Byrd
Missouri voters head to the polls today to decide on a controversial amendment to the state’s Constitution. Among other things, the measure would give broad powers of refusal to students who object to an assignment on religious grounds, and purports to allow government entities the right to include sectarian prayer in official events, despite Supreme Court rulings suggesting otherwise.

Missouri Governor Vetoes Contraception Coverage Bill

Written by Don Byrd
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon today vetoed a bill that attempts to exempt any business from the requirement to provide contraception coverage in health insurance if the practice violated the employer’s religious beliefs. I say “attempts to” because …