Nathan Black

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• Aug 25, 2009

  Judge Clears Fla. School Clerk in Prayer Case

  A Santa Rosa County School District clerk was cleared of violating a federal court order that prohibits prayers at a school event. Michelle Winkler would not be held in civil contempt over the prayer her husband offered at a banquet.

• Aug 24, 2009

  'Friendly Atheist' and Pro-Family Group Wage Public Conflict

  An Illinois conservative family group and a self-claimed "friendly atheist" have found themselves in a battle of words that began with a warning about a nationwide kiss-in.

• Aug 21, 2009

  S.D. Doctors Must Tell Women Abortion Ends a Human Life

  Women seeking an abortion must be told that the procedure will terminate a human life, a federal judge ruled Thursday, upholding part of a South Dakota law.

• Aug 20, 2009

  Prop. 8 Trial Set for Jan. 11

  A trial on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 has been scheduled for Jan. 11, a federal judge announced on Wednesday.

• Aug 19, 2009

  NY College Scraps Ban on 'Religious Services'

  A Christian law firm settled another case of alleged religious discrimination in which a church was not allowed to use facilities at a Binghamton, N.Y., college.

• Aug 19, 2009

  Okla. Judge Rules Against Abortion Law Requiring Ultrasound

  An Oklahoma judge overturned a law that required doctors to provide ultrasounds before performing abortions. It also allowed healthcare providers to refuse to perform or take part in an abortion on moral or religious grounds.

• Aug 18, 2009

  Christian Law Firm Fights 'Ridiculous' Criminal Charges Against School Officials

  Florida school officials Frank Lay and Robert Freeman recently received letters informing them that they could lose their retirement benefits because of a prayer said at a luncheon.

• Aug 17, 2009

  Obama Administration Makes Clear Its Commitment to Repeal DOMA

  The Justice Department on Monday said the Obama administration does not support the 1996 federal law that bans same-sex marriage. This is the first time the Justice Department stated in a court brief that it opposes the Defense of Marriage Act.

• Aug 13, 2009

  Prop. 8 Proponents Stand Ready to Fight Repeal Efforts

  As gay rights groups remain divided over when to push their efforts to repeal Proposition 8, proponents of the amendment are confident voters will reaffirm traditional marriage just as they did last November.

• Aug 10, 2009

  High School Officials Face Criminal Charges Over Prayer

  Two Pace High School administrators are facing criminal contempt charges over a prayer offered at a luncheon. Principal Frank Lay and Athletic Director Robert Freeman are subject to fines and imprisonment if convicted