• We Won at the Supreme Court: Why This Case Matters (and What It Changes)
    Mar 26 2026

    Last week, the Supreme Court delivered a historic 9-0 decision that stated the district court was wrong when it dismissed Gabe Olivier’s case without ever hearing its merits.

    This victory is a win for every American’s right to have their day in court when their First Amendment rights have been violated.

    Today, First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford and Nate Kellum are breaking down the Court’s decision. They will explain what it means not only for Gabe but also for any American who has been denied their day in court.

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    25 mins
  • Testimony of Fired Physician Assistant
    Mar 20 2026

    When Valerie Kloosterman requested a religious accommodation for referring patients for gender-transition drugs or procedures, the University of Michigan Health System not only denied her request - they fired her for making it.

    Hospital officials also attacked her even though she had explained that she couldn’t refer patients for these procedures because they conflicted with her Christian faith.

    Watch Valerie’s testimony from Monday’s Religious Liberty Commission meeting.

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    17 mins
  • They're Demanding He Teach First Graders About Same-Sex Marriage
    Feb 26 2026

    Eric Martin-Rivera, a first-grade teacher, was recently at odds with his school's administration.

    When his district's curriculum called for teachers to read books featuring same-sex married couples to their students, Eric sought an accommodation.

    But the school's principal summoned Eric to her office, where he was told to forfeit his religious beliefs and teach the material—or face termination.

    We sat down with Eric to hear his story in his own words.

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    8 mins
  • How a Postal Worker Changed America
    Mar 11 2026

    When the Supreme Court sets a precedent, it doesn’t just change one life – it opens the door for the lives of countless others to change.

    That’s exactly what happened after the landmark Groff v. DeJoy decision. The Court made it clear that employers can’t brush aside religious accommodations simply because they’re inconvenient.

    Listen to First Liberty’s Cliff Martin explain further how the Groff decision is protecting millions of employees nationwide.

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    14 mins
  • Can You Pray At School? Breaking Down New Education Rules
    Feb 20 2026

    On Thursday, February 5th, the U.S. Department of Education issued a much-needed update to federal guidance on prayer and religious expression in schools.

    For a better understanding, First Liberty’s Jeremy Dys explains the new guidance policy and how this change impacts teachers, coaches, school administrators and students.

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    15 mins
  • 250 Days to Celebrate 250 Years
    Oct 31 2025

    In 1776, America declared independence—but more importantly, we declared something greater:

    Our rights come from God, not government.

    That idea changed the world. And it’s what we’re honoring in this once-in-a-generation campaign: 250 Years of Faith and Freedom.

    This historic initiative from First Liberty Institute will celebrate America’s First Freedom—Religious Liberty—from now until July 4, 2026.

    And you’re part of it.

    Watch First Liberty’s Kelly Shackelford discuss the importance of America’s 250th, the role religious liberty plays in keeping us free and why First Liberty is focused on securing our First Freedom for generations to come.

    Check out our new website: https://freedom.firstliberty.org/

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    13 mins
  • Off School Property: Solving the Separation of Church and State
    Oct 31 2025

    You might be surprised to learn that thousands of public-school students are going off campus every day for religious instruction during school hours.

    Find out how that's possible in a remarkably well-produced documentary called Off School Property that will hit theaters all over America. It’s one of those one-night-only showings that you won’t want to miss.

    Check out the film here: https://lifewise.org/offschoolproperty/

    Watch LifeWise Founder Joel Penton and First Liberty attorney Holly Randall discuss the making of the documentary and what they hope comes from it. They’ll also share the trailer and tell you how you can get tickets.

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    12 mins
  • His Path to the Supreme Court
    Oct 31 2025

    Gabe Olivier has had the courthouse doors slammed in this face - twice.

    Watch Gabe Olivier share his story and then stay tuned as First Liberty attorney Nate Kellum discusses the upcoming oral argument at the Supreme Court.

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    8 mins