Inside the Issues with Alan Sears

ALAN SEARS, ESQUIRE
President, CEO, & General Counsel

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ADF is doing battle in the courtroom to defend and preserve Our First Liberty - religious freedom.  By reading these updates from Alan Sears, and by signing up to receive email, you can ensure that you receive current information about cases that matter to you.  But more than just information; you will receive tools that will enable you to get involved in the defense of your rights.

Read previous updates from Alan
August 17, 2010	The Winning Percentage
August 10, 2010	Perry Verdict Is Calculated Not Just to Change, But to Eliminate Marriage
August 3, 2010	End of Summer Brings 120 New Reasons to Hope for Our Future
July 28, 2010	When Even Thinking Christian Thoughts Is “Wrong"...
July 20, 2010	Professor Removed for Teaching Catholicism in a Class on … Catholicism
July 13, 2010	In Sweden, Only the Government Can “Legally” Kidnap Your Child
July 7, 2010	Supreme Court Decision Cannot Deter ADF from the Fight for Liberty
June 29, 2010	In Brooklyn, College Officials Give Conservative Students a Bronx Cheer
June 22, 2010	Ban on Religious Texts in Idaho Schools Threatens Freedom, Cultural Literacy
June 15, 2010	NASA Technician Launches Court Action to Defend His Legal Rights
June 1, 2010	How Churches Are Finding Courage to Stand for Their Rights
May 25, 2010	ADF Is Winning the Right for Christians to Meet in Public Places
May 18, 2010	Two Wins for Religious Freedom for Christian Students
May 11, 2010	In D.C., A Continuing Fight To Defend Marriage and Voters Rights
May 4, 2010	Supreme Court Rules: A Light Set on a Hill Cannot Be Hidden
April 26, 2010	An Ominous Tolling – and a Bellwether Day – for Religious Liberty
April 19, 2010	In Maine, Victory for a Public School Counselor Who Defends Marriage
April 12, 2010	ADF to U.S. Mayors: It’s More Than Okay to Pray
April 6, 2010	The Power of Alliance
March 30, 2010	Elmira Man Arrested for Standing – and Lying Down – for the Truth
March 23, 2010	If You’re Wondering What Difference Your Gifts Made This Month …
March 16, 2010	When Praying Becomes “Disorderly Conduct”
March 8, 2010	In North Carolina, A Night To Remember
March 2, 2010	Change in Military Policy Will Censor U.S. Chaplains
February 22, 2010	D.C. Advocates Divorce Marriage from Democracy
February 15, 2010	Coast to Coast, Sidewalks Are Being Closed to Christian Evangelists
February 9, 2010	North Carolina Student Finds Religious Freedom Suits Her to a Tee
February 1, 2010	SD Judge Challenges Women's Right to Know Dangers of Abortion
January 25, 2010	Persecution of Street Preacher Touches on Basic Issues of Freedom
January 18, 2010	How One Government Justifies Taking Children From Their Parents
January 6, 2010	Federal Court Breaks Up Legal Storm Clouds Threatening Chicago Ministry
December 18, 2009	In Canada, a Crucial Win for Free Speech and Religious Liberty
December 14, 2009	Freedom of Religious Speech Returns to the Sidewalks of New Hampshire
December 8, 2009	A Call for Christians to Rise to the Challenges of a Changing Culture
November 24, 2009	In Maine, Churches' Defense of Marriage Brings On Legal Persecution
November 17, 2009	ADF Scores Major Victory for Life and Free Speech in Pittsburgh
November 10, 2009	How ADF Legal Efforts Helped Win the Battle for Marriage in Maine
November 3, 2009	In Pennsylvania, a Victory for Clothing of Conscience
October 27, 2009	Police Arrest and Mock Street Preachers for Their Outspoken Faith
October 20, 2009	One Hundred Million Reasons to Celebrate
October 13, 2009	Courage Rises Among American Pastors in Face of IRS Intimidation
October 6, 2009	Christian Students' Pro-Life Effort Gets New Lease on Life
September 29, 2009	Court Takes on Authority to Decide How Much Faith a Child Should Have
September 22, 2009	Stakes High as Planned Parenthood Launches Major Assault on Abortion Laws
September 15, 2009	Objections to Tolling Church Bells Have the Ring of Religious Persecution
September 8, 2009	Preserving a Legacy
September 1, 2009	Broome Community College Learns It Can't Sweep Freedom under a Rug
August 25, 2009	New Freedom to Proclaim New Life in New Haven
August 18, 2009	A NY Nurse Forced to do the Unthinkable
August 11, 2009	An Extraordinary Chance for You to Help Shape Tomorrow in America
August 4, 2009	In Georgia, Christian Club Wins Official Respect – No Strings Attached
July 28, 2009	In California, a Federal Court Backhands Another Assault On Marriage
July 21, 2009	In Europe, a Chance to Decide Roe v. Wade the Right Way
July 14, 2009	Texas Town Can’t Bar Religious Freedoms for Ex-Cons
June 30, 2009	Allied Attorneys Demonstrate Essence Of What “Alliance” Is All About
June 23, 2009	UCLA Gives Thankful Student Some Latitude for Gratitude
June 16, 2009	Proclamation Supporting Homosexual Agenda Reveals Our Nation at a Turning Point
June 9, 2009	California Marriage Decision a Major Victory for Democratic Process
June 2, 2009	A Big ADF Win – For the Money and the Principle of the Thing
May 26, 2009	"Bash Back!" Steps Up Persecution Against Local Churches
May 19, 2009	School's Day Of Prayer Decision Hits The SPOT
May 12, 2009	In The U.S. Senate, A Bill That Could Change Everything For Christians
May 5, 2009	In Pensacola, the Grass Is Always Greener Where the Christians Aren't
April 28, 2009	Prosecution of German Parents Has Ominous Implications for U.S. Families
April 21, 2009	Stakes Are Rising in States Falling for Homosexual Political Agenda
April 14, 2009	Making the "Friendly Skies" Friendlier to Faith
April 7, 2009	Pricing Churches Out of the Market
March 31, 2009	What Does the ACLU Have Against Children with Disabilities?
March 24, 2009	To Protect and To Serve
March 17, 2009	National Day of Prayer Under Attack
March 10, 2009	A Surprise Legal Victory Ensures a Montana Church's Religious Freedom
March 3, 2009	Burning Question: Can Firefighters Be Forced to Honor Homosexual Behavior?
February 24, 2009	California Professor Angrily Mocks Student’s Faith in Front of Class
February 17, 2009	Return on Your Eternal Investment: NLA Grads Contribute Millions to Kingdom Service
February 10, 2009	In California, a Victory for Biblical Standards at Faith-Based Schools
February 3, 2009	ADF Breaks "Abusive" Speech Code at California's Yuba College
January 27, 2009	In Arkansas, The Battle To Protect Children Goes On
January 20, 2009	ADF Moves To Protect Californians Who Supported Proposition 8
January 13, 2009	In Ohio, a Victory for Speech and Life
January 6, 2009	Rough Road for the Gospel: New York Tries to Censor Evangelist's Truck
December 30, 2008	Charity Begins In Iowa
December 16, 2008	Across U.S., Struggles for Guardianship Becomes Matters of Life and Death
December 9, 2008	California Marriage Post-Election Update
December 2, 2008	When Policemen Ignore The Law
November 18, 2008	Five to Watch That Will Affect Religious Liberty, Family, & Life
November 11, 2008	The Danger Of Getting What You Didn't Pay For
November 4, 2008	Signs of the Times
October 28, 2008	An Election Prayer
October 21, 2008	A Victory for "Vanity"
October 14, 2008	Speak Freely! (On Tuesdays or Thursdays)
October 7, 2008	Churches vs. Cities
September 30, 2008	Defending Life on the Emerald Isle
September 23, 2008	Marriage on Appeal
September 16, 2008	Questionable Classifieds
September 9, 2008	Pulpit Freedom
September 2, 2008	The Right Call
August 26, 2008	Protecting Battesimo
August 19, 2008	Costly Words in California
August 12, 2008	Awana’s Religion Expelled
August 5, 2008	University Life: Restricted
July 29, 2008	Fired for Doing the Right Thing
July 22, 2008	Church Business not as Usual
July 15, 2008	First Amendment Applies to Jews for Jesus
July 8, 2008	The Pharmacist and His Right of Conscience
July 1, 2008	Free speech and pagan pride
June 24, 2008	Hope and the Future
June 17, 2008	Two Precious Lives. Two Secular Courts. One Holy God.
June 10, 2008	A Battle Lost, but the War is Far From Over
June 3, 2008	Marriage: The Mission Wages On
May 27, 2008	One Complaint Puts Prayer at Risk in West Virginia Town
May 20, 2008	Planned Parenthood fights planned safety
May 13, 2008	Pro life? Beware of the "permit process"
May 6, 2008	Texas city kicks church ministry out of town
April 29, 2008	T-shirt allowed - just in time for spring
April 22, 2008	Something to sing about!
April 15, 2008	Demonic artwork okay. Scripture and cross – no way!
April 8, 2008	School free speech goes to court...again
April 1, 2008	District officials take exception to religion...
March 25, 2008	Darkest before the dawn
March 18, 2008	What began in Germany has come to the U.S.
March 11, 2008	ADF defends marriage once again
March 4, 2008	HOA supports neighborhood improvement
February 26, 2008	Christmas arrives - late! - in Oklahoma City
February 19, 2008	Under God...Under Attack
February 12, 2008	Candy cane case serves as a reminder to persevere
February 5, 2008	Penn State stops censoring Christian speech – paving the way for religious freedom
January 29, 2008	"Choose Life" takes to the road
January 22, 2008	Anniversary of Roe v. Wade serves as a reminder to press on!
January 15, 2008	What goes up must come down
January 9, 2008	New Year...old tricks
December 31, 2007	If the shoe fits...don't wear it
December 18, 2007	When your signature doesn't matter
December 11, 2007	It's okay to say "Merry Christmas"
December 4, 2007	Families of the fallen maintain right to decide
November 27, 2007	The battle for marriage
November 13, 2007	Jesus is once again allowed in Indiana meetings
November 6, 2007	School choice for Texas teacher
October 30, 2007	The gift of life
October 24, 2007	Keeping God off the roads
October 16, 2007	Getting divorced to get marriage?
October 9, 2007	Atheists: Keep religion out of backpacks
October 2, 2007	Foreign law should be deported
September 27, 2007	'Annoying' ordinance leads to lawsuit
September 18, 2007	Michigan agency fights to stop ministry from helping troubled teens
September 11, 2007	Christian school sued
September 4, 2007	Updates from the front
August 28, 2007	Protecting our heritage of prayer
August 21, 2007	Storm ahead in Ocean Grove
August 14, 2007	"Right of Conscience" at risk in Washington state
August 7, 2007	Good news for the Gideons - and religious freedom
July 24, 2007	Victory for families in Daytona
July 16, 2007	Another victory for religious expression on college campuses
June 25, 2007	God grants ADF 33rd victory at the U.S. Supreme Court!
June 19, 2007	ADF attorneys ask U.S. Supreme Court to review "Faith Center" case...
June 12, 2007	Middle-school girl's constitutional right to religious free speech...
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