Rachel Laser
President and CEO of Americans United for Separation of Church and State, lawyer and advocate focused on church-state separation and religious-freedom litigation and policy.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 13min
Congress Learns About Mike Johnson's White Christian Nationalism
A seminar held by the Freethought Caucus in the House of Representatives discusses Mike Johnson's white Christian nationalism. Topics covered include the dangers of Christian nationalism, its connection to the Capitol insurrection, and its threat to democracy. The discussion also explores the historical link between white evangelicals and desegregation resistance, concerns about freedom of religion, and the importance of implementing the Johnson Amendment.
Mar 19, 2024 • 41min
#174 Religious Charter Schools are Coming. Be Worried.
Legal expert Rachel Laser and plaintiffs discuss the dangers of tax-funded religious charter schools. They highlight the implications for civil and disability rights and labor protections. Despite challenges, there is hope in the public's resistance to the blending of church and state.
