The Supreme Court’s Espinoza case gives our justices the opportunity to strike down discriminatory laws that disfavor religious schools.

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Espinoza v. Montana can reverse 150 years of anti-Catholic prejudice

By Rev. Ben Johnson • January 29, 2020

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Cultural critics, in politics and academia, insist that the United States must atone for its shameful history of discrimination against minorities. Thankfully, the Supreme Court’s Espinoza case gives our justices the opportunity to do just that: to strike down antiquated, counterproductive, and discriminatory laws disfavoring religious schools (historically Catholic schools in particular) and paving the way for greater school choice.

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Acton Line Podcast: How we can save endangered species through markets

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Did you know that there are over 1,300 endangered species in the United States? Polar bears, northern spotted owls, red wolves, Florida panthers and even monarch butterflies are all on the endangered species list. We’ve been given a mandate to take care of the earth and all living creatures on it. How can we make sure that vulnerable animals are protected from extinction? This week, Jonathan Wood joins Acton Line to show how market-based approaches are the best way to tackle the issue. Jonathan is an attorney at the Pacific Legal Foundation, where he litigates environmental, property rights and constitutional cases.

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