Discrimination

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Mike Pence.

No, Indiana did not just pass a law discriminating against gay people. Here's why.

Mar 27, 2015

By Kevin J. Jones

Despite media hype, a new Indiana law is not based on anti-gay discrimination, but on a 20-year legal precedent of... Read more

US Capitol building.

The irony in anti-discrimination – why Catholic bishops won't back ENDA

Feb 5, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Even with religious freedom provisions added, LGBT discrimination laws are unlikely to draw support from Catholic bishops because they could... Read more

Marquette University.

Catholic profs told to report opposition to 'gay marriage' as harassment

Dec 9, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

An anti-harassment training presentation at a Catholic college encourages employees to report critics of “gay marriage” – and could reflect... Read more

President Barack Obama. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.

Bishops: Executive order is flawed approach to discrimination

Jul 21, 2014

Leading U.S. bishops voiced strong criticism of an “unprecedented and extreme” new executive order, saying that it adds to discrimination... Read more

Wedding Rings.

Discrimination order sparks fears over religious liberty

Jun 24, 2014

While affirming the dignity of every human person, Catholic and family advocates are voicing concern over reports of an anti-discrimination... Read more

Children on the streets of Bangalore, India.

Archbishop: Muslims, Christians united in fight for equality in India

Dec 29, 2013

Recent efforts from Christians and Muslims in India have united the communities to end the practice of untouchability, including a... Read more

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California.

Calif. advances abuse bill that could bankrupt Catholic dioceses

Sep 10, 2013

A California sex abuse bill that has been described as discriminatory against the Catholic Church has passed the legislature and... Read more

Opponents charge Calif. abuse bill targets Catholic schools

Jun 12, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Critics say a proposed Calif. bill lifting the statute of limitations on some child sex abuse lawsuits threatens the Catholic... Read more

Carnegie Mellon University.

Bishop laments student's nude protest as intolerant

Jun 11, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh voiced dismay over the lack of respect shown to religious beliefs when a local... Read more