Commentary First, it was the takeover of the Calvary Hospital in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Now it is the planned removal of payroll tax exemptions for many independent schools in Victoria. These actions by state and territory Labor governments denote a marked hostility towards the not-for-profit activities of religious and other charities in Australia….
Move to Ban Religious Vilification in NSW
Inciting hatred, contempt or ridiculing someone because of their religious beliefs is set to become a crime in New South Wales (NSW). The NSW government has flagged plans to introduce legislation prohibiting vilification on the grounds of religious belief, affiliation or activity. Multiculturalism Minister Steve Kamper says religious vilification is on the rise. “This is…
Colorado Christian Preschool Alleges Religious Discrimination by State Officials in Lawsuit
A Christian preschool has lodged a federal lawsuit against Colorado state officials, claiming it is being compelled to relinquish its religious character and beliefs in order to participate in a universal preschool program. On Tuesday, attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado on…
Catholic Hospital Takeover by State Authorities Driven by Ideology: Law Professor
June 11, 2023
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The ACT government’s move to take over Calvary Hospital, a Catholic institution, is driven by ideology rather than operational concerns, says law professor Joanna Howe. “If this decision was just about efficiency, then the government would have its sights set on Canberra Hospital [the largest hospital in the ACT] which is performing far worse than…
JPMorgan Chase Defeats Shareholder Proposal to Investigate Allegations of Political, Religious Discrimination
May 18, 2023
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In the spring of 2022, Sam Brownback, a former U.S. senator, governor of Kansas, and U.S. ambassador, co-founded the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF) to, in his words, “protect the right to the free exercise of faith for all Americans.” NCRF’s board members decided to set up the non-profit’s bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase….
IN-DEPTH: JPMorgan Chase Faces Backlash Over Alleged Discrimination Against Religious and Conservative Groups
May 18, 2023
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In the spring of 2022, Sam Brownback, a former U.S. senator, governor of Kansas, and U.S. ambassador, co-founded the National Committee for Religious Freedom (NCRF) to, in his words, “protect the right to the free exercise of faith for all Americans.” NCRF’s board members decided to set up the non-profit’s bank accounts at JPMorgan Chase….
Catholic School Senior Arrested for Affirming Biological Gender Files Religious Discrimination Complaint
High school senior Josh Alexander, 17, won’t graduate this year. The Ontario student was suspended after protesting transgender bathrooms in St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and hasn’t attended class since February—not since police escorted him out of the building for trespassing. The teen was on Tucker Carlson a few weeks back and has made the rounds…
Rep. Jordan Subpoenas FBI Director Wray, Says Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics
April 10, 2023
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The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…
FBI Undercover Agent Developed Plan to Spy on Catholics: Jordan
April 10, 2023
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The chair of the House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray for all records relating to a leaked internal memo that proposed developing sources in traditionalist Catholic parishes to inform on potential “violent extremists” in those houses of worship. In an April 10 letter (pdf) attached to the subpoena, Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim…
Shareholders Say JPMorgan Chase Has ‘Disturbing Trend’ of Political Bias
April 5, 2023
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Investors who are fighting the politicization of America’s banks scored a rare win last week with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ruling that allowed a shareholder proposal in favor of political and religious diversity at JPMorgan Chase to go forward, despite the bank’s objections. On March 29, the SEC green-lighted a shareholder proposal that…
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