Charles Haynes columns
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Citizenship isn't defined by religious affiliation
By Charles Haynes To uphold our commitment to First Amendment, we must do everything to guard the rights of all even those with whom we deeply disagree.
10.14.01
America's schools must be summoned to defend freedom
By Charles Haynes While terrorists use tools of indoctrination, propaganda to teach blind obedience, our schools must use democratic principles to instill an abiding commitment to universal human rights.
09.30.01
With liberty and justice for all: the America we must protect
By Charles Haynes Defending the rights of all citizens is at the heart of what it means to be an American.
09.16.01
Recognizing students' rights makes for safer schools
By Charles Haynes Silencing students only breeds the very alienation and resentment that cause many of the problems in the first place.
09.02.01
America's landscape now a rich tapestry of diverse religions
By Charles Haynes Challenge is to sustain, expand this extraordinary experiment in religious freedom even as we grow more and more religiously different.
08.19.01
Child's death underscores need to protect religious rights of all
By Charles Haynes Constitution may guarantee religious liberty, but it can’t eliminate the ignorance and fear that feeds prejudice toward minority religions.
08.05.01
France's anti-cult law undermines religious-liberty rights
By Charles Haynes What’s a cult? The French seem to define it as any religious group the government doesn’t like including Baptists, Mormons, Seventh-day Adventists.
07.22.01
Helping the poor without harming their rights
By Charles Haynes People who raise constitutional concerns with faith-based initiatives want government to deliver social services without undermining religious freedom.
07.08.01
Zachary's case proves you can win despite losing
By Charles Haynes Supreme Court may have refused to hear appeal, but public opinion is on side of boy who wanted to read Bible story to first-grade classmates.
06.24.01
Supreme Court's decision good news for First Amendment
By Charles Haynes After years of litigation and conflict, Good News Club wins major victory in Supreme Court this week.
06.17.01
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