Stephen Carter

1 week ago | phillytrib.com | Stephen Carter

To hear the critics tell it, last week’s oral argument in Mahmoud v. Taylor presages a Supreme Court retreat from the protection of LGBTQ rights. The suit was filed against a Maryland school district by Muslim and Christian parents who want the right to exempt their young children from classroom readings of stories in which (for example) Uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend Jamie. It’s been styled as raising the question of the limits of religious freedom. Fair enough.

1 week ago | bloomberg.com | Stephen Carter

Do they have a point? (Bloomberg Opinion) --  Rev. Shannon Fleck (L), executive director of Faithful America, speaks as Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance, listens during a news conference outside the US Supreme Court.Photographer: Alex Wong/Getty Images North America More From Bloomberg Opinion: A Lesson Plan: Schools Should Respect Parental Authority: Stephen L.

2 weeks ago | jhnewsandguide.com | Stephen Carter

To hear the critics tell it, last week’s oral argument in Mahmoud v. Taylor presages a Supreme Court retreat from the protection of LGBTQ rights. The suit was filed against a Maryland school district by Muslim and Christian parents who want the right to exempt their young children from classroom readings of stories in which (for example) Uncle Bobby marries his boyfriend Jamie. It’s been styled as raising the question of the limits of religious freedom. Fair enough.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Stephen Carter

You’ve been warned. (Bloomberg Opinion) -- More From Bloomberg Opinion: The ‘Frankenstein Veto’ Is a Power No Governor Should Have: Stephen L. Carter Wisconsin Voters Rejected Musk. Now Tighten Campaign Laws.: Patricia Lopez Ohio Supreme Court Allows Voters to Be Deceived: Francis Wilkinson This column reflects the personal views of the author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners. Stephen L.

2 weeks ago | bloomberg.com | Stephen Carter

Who controls the classroom? (Bloomberg Opinion) -- Tuesday’s oral argument went about how one would expect: Counsel for the plaintiffs had hardly opened his mouth when the fireworks began.