Cross-Posted on the Public Rights/Private Conscience Project Blog, and at Medium ______________________________________________ Press Release: March 29, 2017 From: Columbia Law School, The Public Rights Private Conscience Project Subject: Proposed New York State Health Regulation Contains Troubling Exemption: The Public Rights/Private Conscience Project Responds to a Proposal on Abortion Access Contact: Liz Boylan, eboyla@law.columbia.edu, 212.854.0167 ______________________________________________ A proposed New […]
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Press Release: March 23, 2017 From: Columbia Law School, The Public Rights/Private Conscience Project Subject: EEOC Proposed Guidance Shows We Can Protect Religious Freedom & LGBTQ Rights Contact: Liz Boylan, eboyla@law.columbia.edu, 212.854.0167 March 23, 2017: While the President and Congress consider acts to expand religious exemptions at the expense of LGBTQ and other rights, a proposed […]
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In these uneasy times, it is important that we as lawyers, activists, advocates and citizens seek out clear and factual information and analysis, so as to be able to navigate the waters of uncertainty. As members of the Columbia Law School community, we are grateful for a position where we can develop thoughtful discourse and […]
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From Center for Gender & Sexuality Law Public Rights/Private Conscience Director Kara Loewentheil. What do tractors have to do with birth control? I’m glad you asked. To find out, let’s take a look at a fascinating exchange that occurred recently during oral argument in one of the cases challenging the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive coverage […]
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