FIRST LOOK

Will California Cancel Christmas?

California officials are fond of listing state-approved activities. According to the state’s COVID-19 website, new “guidance” related to Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve is in progress. It’s possible these new rules could impose discriminatory restrictions on religious gatherings, making it even more urgent to be vigilant this holiday season.

Stephanie N. Taub Senior Counsel • 5 min read

4 STOPS ON THE ROAD TO TYRANNY

Where is America in Its Voyage to the Progressive Promise Land of “Tolerance”?

As a nation founded on religious liberty, we may think that religious persecution is still too far away to ever occur on our home shores. But if the recent pandemic and the growing government control of churches have taught us anything, it’s that even in America, the “Land of the Free,” the road to tyranny is much shorter than we originally thought.

Jorge Gomez Senior Writer • 5 min read

FIRST FOR A REASON

New Restrictions in CA & MI: When Gov’t Controls the Church, It Will Attack Other Liberties

Religious freedom operates as the supporting foundation in the tower of civil liberties that we fight to preserve. In this edition, we take a look at the newest restrictions imposed by the governors in California and Michigan, proof that government controlling churches is only the beginning of a broader threat to other fundamental rights and freedoms.

Jorge Gomez  Senior Writer • 5 min read

BREAKING CASE: THE ZACH ATTACK

First Liberty Fights on Behalf of Physician’s Assistant Fired Due to His Religious Beliefs

As someone motivated by his Christian faith to reach out to the underserved, Zach Stevens has spent more than a decade providing medical services, educational outreach and assistance to communities worldwide. Unfortunately, Zach was fired from his position as a medical professional, even though his employer had described him as a “phenomenal fit.”

Marlee Tomlinson Contributing Writer • 5 min read