Federal Government Settles Dispute with Sikh Woman over Kirpan
Written by Don Byrd
Washington School District Accommodates Student Religious Dagger
Written by Don Byrd
5th Circuit Allows Sikh RFRA Lawsuit to Proceed [UPDATED]
Written by Don Byrd
Sikh Challenge to US Military Service Rules Continues
Written by Don ByrdYesterday’s NYTimes featured a profile of the ongoing efforts of U.S. Army Maj. Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, an American Sikh who in 2009 was granted the first exception in nearly 30 years from military rules restricting hair length, beards and head coverings. It didn’t come easy. Kalsi fought for two years to fulfill his desire and follow in the Sikh tradition of military service. But his exception was granted under a case-by-case policy which rarely says yes.
Now, Kalsi wants to change the rules altogether.
Oak Creek Community Continues Sikh Education
Written by Don Byrd
The Oak Creek, Wisconsin community came together and embraced the Sikh community following a gunman’s attack earlier this year. But they haven’t stopped there. Education continues.
