In June 2021, the Supreme Court declined an invitation to overturn Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon v. Smith, its seminal 1990 case holding that a facially neutral and generally applicable law survives a challenge under the Free Exercise Clause if it is rationally related to a legitimate government interest. However, the
Celebrating Women’s History Month – How Employers Can Support Women in the Workplace
Since 1995, each President of the United States has designated the month of March as Women’s History Month through a proclamation. The month is set aside to “honor the generations of trailblazing women and girls who have built our nation, shaped our progress, and strengthened our character as people.”
Women’s History Month began in 1978
Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020)
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away from complications from pancreatic cancer on Friday, September 18, 2020. Justice Ginsburg inspired millions and became a beloved icon in a way that is truly uncommon for a jurist. She was the subject of a documentary, a biopic, and an opera. She earned wide acclaim for her
Democracy in Action
This post was authored by Melanie L. Chaney.
As a proud American citizen, I want to instill a healthy respect for American government and democracy in my child. I have a son who has an interest in American government that belies his seven years on this