The First Amendment and the first presidential Thanksgiving proclamation both occurred in the autumn of 1789. George Washington issued a proclamation for a "day of public thanksgiving and prayer" just ...

There is a widespread assumption in American political discourse that individual rights are due to us because we are human beings. In his Second Treatise of Government, John Locke anchored the right ...

TEXAS (KTAL/KMSS) — A recent Texas law requires schools to display the Ten Commandments in schools. Now, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is urging schools to go further. Paxton wants school boards ...

The firm’s First Amendment and free expression practice group will be co-chaired by Theodore J. Boutrous Jr., Katie Townsend and Connor Sullivan, who have collaborated on a number of high-profile ...

At the height of the holiday season, colorful lights and vibrant displays are seen around the country, including on government property. But when decorations contain religious symbols – a nativity ...

Stories on legal battles, faith in public life, and policies that affect religious freedom. The Daily Signal reports on challenges and victories surrounding First Amendment protections. The Religious ...