FIRST LOOK

The Dangers of Socialism to Religious Liberty in the U.S.

Before emigrating to the United States, I was a pastor in Cuba who suffered religious persecution at the hands of an oppressive regime. Through my testimony, I want to warn Americans about the threat socialism poses to religious freedom, and why we must keep fighting for the liberty to freely live out our faith.

Pastor Mario Lleonart Barroso Cuban Refugee and Religious Freedom Activist • 9 min read + video

3 THINGS

Learn How U.S. Supreme Court Case Could Deliver Major Victory for Religious Liberty

Across the country, religious institutions continue to fight in court and are being put in the untenable position of choosing between their deeply-held beliefs...or shutting down altogether. A recent U.S. Supreme Court case could help deliver a major victory so that faith-based agencies don’t have to violate their beliefs in order to care for the most vulnerable among us.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 6 min read

INSIDE THE BELTWAY

First Liberty’s Legal Team Recaps Recent Advances for Religious Freedom in Washington D.C.

The nationwide reclamation of religious liberty continues and thanks to your ongoing support, First Liberty is at the forefront of the battle for religious freedom in Washington, D.C. Here’s a recap of several positive developments happening in our nation’s capital.

Kelsey Flores Associate Counsel • 8 min read

UNQUENCHABLE THIRST

“Holy Water” Tax: City Gov’t Discriminates Against Churches with New “Institutional” Fee

The City of Magnolia, Texas developed an underhanded and illegal scheme to wring money out of churches and other tax-exempt organizations. Shockingly, when the churches took legal action to reclaim their rights, city officials threatened sanctions against the pastors if they continued.

Liberty McArtor Contributing Writer • 7 min read