VIRGINIA

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Fredericksburg City Council Prayer Case
www.staffordcountysun.com
fredericksburg.com

See also: Fredericksburg Councilman Opens House Session with Sectarian Prayer
www.wsls.com

Faith-Based Groups Weigh in Against Colliery Plans in Virginia
www.americanprogress.org

Council for America.s First Freedom Gives 2009 First Freedom Awards
www.timesdispatch.com
deseretnews.com


NATIONAL

President Bush Proclaims Religious Freedom Day
www.catholicnewsagency.com

Bush Legacy to be Shaped by Growth of Faith-Based Programs
www.usatoday.com
www.christianitytoday.com

Diverse Clergy Join National Prayer Service for President-Elect Obama.s Inauguration
www.chicagotribune.com
www.firstamendmentcenter.org

Republican Congressman Says Use of President Elect.s Middle Name in Oath .Bizarre.
www.politico.com

In Interview, President-Elect Obama Says Life without Church Community is .Difficult.
christianpost.com
abcnews.go.com

State Legislatures Again Consider Moves against Teaching Evolution in Public Schools
arstechnica.com
www.katc.com

New York State Regents Committee Approves Hebrew Language Charter School
www.thejewishweek.com
www.forward.com

New York City Council Lobbied for Nativity Scenes in Public Schools
www.nytimes.com
www.nydailynews.com

School Superintendent Bans Bible Distribution in Florida County High Schools
www.naplesnews.com


COURTS/LEGAL

HHS to Face Three Federal Lawsuits over New Conscience Exemptions
www.washingtonpost.com
www.cnn.com

Federal Court Enjoins Florida School District from Promoting Religion
www.firstamendmentcenter.org
www.waltonsun.com

Christian Science Congregation in Federal Suit against DC Church.s Landmark Status
www.csmonitor.com

Westboro Baptist Church Files Federal Lawsuit against Missouri City.s Picketing Law
www.stjoenews.net

Texas State Court to Hear Lawsuit against Plans for 77-Foot Cross at a Prayer Garden
www.mysanantonio.com
www.chron.com

Florida District Court Awards Church Assets to Minister.s Ex-Wife
www.thenewstribune.com

Illinois Dentist Settles EEOC Suit Claiming He Imposed Scientology on Employees
www.chicagotribune.com
www.southtownstar.com


INTERNATIONAL

American Muslim-Jewish Interfaith Efforts Savaged by Gaza War
www.alertnet.org

Newspaper Editor in Afghanistan Arrested and Charged with Blasphemy 
www.google.com

Concerned About Papal Policies, Italian Rabbis Withdraw from Vatican Interfaith Gala
www.google.com
www.reuters.com

Despite International Concerns Kyrgyzstan President Signs Strict New Religion Law
www.forum18.org
www.iht.com

Kazakhstan President Reconsiders Religion Law, Orders Constitutional Review
www.forum18.org

President of Breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh Signs Repressive New Religion Law
www.forum18.org

Jordan Considers Saudi, Egyptian Reeducation Programs for Religious Extremists
www.thenational.ae

South Korean Panel Rules Military Hazing Killed Conscientious Objectors
english.hani.co.kr

New Bangladesh PM Moves to Restore Country.s First, Secular Constitution
www.thedailystar.net
www.app.com.pk

Myanmar Government Orders Christians and Muslims to End Home Worship Services
www.mizzima.com
www.mizzima.com

South African Political Party Accused of Misusing Religion to Defend Political Leader
www.thenational.ae

Yemeni Government Sets Date for Relocation of Jews to Capital City
www.religiousintelligence.co.uk
www.sabanews.net

List of Websites Checked:

International/Non-Governmental Organizations
www.osce.org
www.irla.org
www.minorityrights.org
www.forum18.org
pewforum.org
www.unpo.org
www.religioustolerance.org
www.freedomforum.org
www.firstamendmentcenter.org
www.religionandsocialpolicy.org
www.opendoorsusa.org
www.ohchr.org
crf.hudson.org
www.faithinpubliclife.org
www.wwrn.org
www.religiousintelligence.co.uk
religiondispatches.org

US Government Agencies
www.usdoj.gov
www.state.gov
www.uscirf.gov

Religion News
www.beliefnet.com
www.religionwriters.com
www.pbs.org
religionclause.blogspot.com
meaningoflife.tv

Legal Foundations
www.aclu.org
www.rluipa.com
www.becketfund.org
www.oyez.org
www.rutherford.org
www.au.org
www.aclj.org
www.ffrf.org
www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org
www.lc.org
www.thomasmore.org
www.humanistlegalcenter.org

Academic Sites
www.pluralism.org
jurist.law.pitt.edu

Interest Sites
www.episcopal-life.org
www.bjconline.org
www.csw.org.uk
www.indiancountry.com
www.cair-net.org
news.bahai.org
www.saldef.org
www.persecution.org
www.fotf.ca
www.christian.org.uk
www.churchstate.org
www.infidels.org
www.christianitytoday.com
www.narf.org
www.hinduamericanfoundation.org
zenit.org
www.maaf.info
www.hrwf.org
www.copts4freedom.com
imamsofamerica.com
www.saldef.org
www.cfidc.org
www.americanhumanist.org
www.ekklesia.co.uk

Newsclips is compiled by the Council for America's First Freedom as an educational weekly news-clipping service. The purpose of this publication is to assist readers interested in religious freedom news in staying up to date on issues in this area. The views and opinions expressed in each article are those of the respective authors and original publishers of the articles, and are not intended to represent the viewpoint of the Council.

Prepared by the Education Division
of the Council for
America's First Freedom

Isabelle Kinnard Richman, JD, Ph.D.,
Vice President for Education

Jefferson Gray, Staff Writer