Feds hastily make religious carve-outs to regulations before Trump’s exit
By : Chris Johnson OF THE WASHINGTON BLADE, COURTESY OF THE NATIONAL LGBT MEDIA ASSOCIATION December 18, 2020
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With time running out for the Trump administration, federal agencies are hurriedly finalizing regulations granting leeway to religious institutions that are federal grantees and contractors, which critics say and internal emails the Washington Blade obtained exclusively through a FOIA lawsuit suggest blur the line between church and state and would enable anti-LGBTQ discrimination.
Two religious freedom rules that have gone into effect within the past two weeks in addition to an initial production of emails sought by the Blade obtained under the Freedom of Information Act confirms restructuring federal regulations to grant more leeway to religious institutions has been a central focus of the Trump administration t
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In ongoing efforts to build a community of belonging, the Office of the President has launched the President’s Speaker Series that welcomes distinguished scholars and thought leaders representing diverse points of view to examine topics and issues facing our communities and the world today. Driven by a desire to connect deeply with the University community and inspire meaningful dialogue, the series will provide opportunities to cultivate an engaged and impassioned collective through civil discourse.
The inaugural event of the series, “Honesty and Courage, Humility and Hope: Robert George and Cornel West in Dialogue,” will take place via Zoom on January 12, 2021, at 5 PM PST and explore the deep character required to engage thoughtfully and respectfully in vibrant conversations that explore diverse viewpoints.
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