If you watched any of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee hearings on the confirmation of the U.S. Supreme Court Nominee, you heard two very different views of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Either Judge Barrett is President Trump’s puppet, a reincarnated version of the...
Religious freedom
This is Going to Hurt
“The position that the court now adopts will threaten freedom of religion, freedom of speech, and personal privacy and safety. No one should think that the Court’s decision represents an unalloyed victory for individual liberty.” – Justice Samuel Alito Religious...
A Professional’s Right to Believe
Every American citizen should be free to peacefully live and work according to the dictates of his or her conscience without the fear of unjust government punishment. This freedom equally applies to professionals. Licensed professionals, like teachers, doctors, and...
A Voice for Religious Freedom
The principles of religious freedom are hotly debated in the public square and the conversation is currently centered upon worldview. And those worldviews cannot be farther apart. One values the fundamental right to live and work according to one’s deeply held...
BREAKING NEWS: AZ High Court: Phoenix Law Violates Free Speech, Religious Freedom (Brush and Nib Victory)
Statement by Cathi Herrod, President The Arizona Supreme Court today handed down a major victory for free speech and religious freedom in Brush & Nib v City of Phoenix. The Court ruled a Phoenix ordinance forcing artists to create custom wedding invitations for...
NEWS RELEASE: Arizona High Court: Phoenix Law Violates Free Speech, Religious Freedom
For Immediate Release Monday, September 16, 2019 Contact: Cindy Dahlgren advisory@azpolicy.org 856-607-4208 A Statement from Center for Arizona Policy President Cathi Herrod, Esq. The Arizona Supreme Court today handed down a major victory for free speech and...
Israel
Last week, I was blessed to spend seven days in Israel as part of a small delegation of Christian leaders. Sponsored by the American Israel Education Foundation, I received 4-5 briefings each day on Israel’s history, geography, and people. I traveled as close to 50...
U.S. House Passes Anti-Woman “Equality Act”
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the anti-woman “Equality Act” by a vote of 236-173. The bill will now move to the Senate for consideration. The controversial bill split the Arizona Congressional delegation. Representatives voting “Yes:” Tom O’Halleran...
NEWS ADVISORY: Another Viewpoint
Center for Arizona Policy Provides Perspective As the 2019 legislative session heats up, you have a resource available on a host of issues leading the news. Every element for a complete and balanced story is not always readily apparent or available. Center for...
My Plans for 2019
Most of you know I’m a college football fan. This weekend I’m going to New Orleans to watch my Texas Longhorns play in the Sugar Bowl. Football coaches often talk of the best offense being a good defense. Defense. That word likely will define our work at the State...