Freedom Staff
Editorial Team
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Freedom Staff represents the collective efforts of our experienced editorial team—dedicated reporters working together to bring you the latest news and investigative journalism in the public interest.
LATEST STORIES
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
USCIRF’s Latest Report—And Why Freedom of Religion Might Be What Brings Us All Together Again
Despite the divisive climate of our era, despite the almost audible sound of our unity ripping apart at the seams, there remains a force that solders Americans together like no other: religious freedom.
CRIMINAL REFORM
A New Beginning for Members of Mexico’s Notorious Cartels
Placing her trust in the basic goodness of people—and The Way to Happiness—Rosalba Cordero is changing inmates’ lives to vanquish the vicious cycle of crime in Mexico.
ARTS & CULTURE
An Enduring Melody: Preserving the Legacy of the Bowmaker
“The bow is the violin.” To most people, even musicians, all praise is reserved for the instrument played by the bow, the player’s skill or the composer of the score. Yet they are nothing without the bow.
MENTAL HEALTH
American Psychiatric Association Still Advocating Draconian Torture
The Citizens Commission on Human Rights marched in San Francisco against American psychiatrist’s annual convention.
CORRUPTION
Lying to the Victims
Marci Hamilton knew legislation she championed in New York would have disastrous ramifications for 90 percent of child sex abuse victims—and she tried in vain to spin culpability with PR.
DRUG PREVENTION
NFL Hall of Famer Brings the Truth About Drugs to Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tournament participants and spectators at NFL-star-studded event gain Truth About Drugs education materials to help youth in their lives.
CORRUPTION
Hamilton Objects: There’s “Too Much Religious Liberty”
Marci Hamilton is dogged by her nemesis—the Religious Freedom Restoration Act—and the religious liberty she has fought against for decades.
CORRUPTION
Hamilton’s Unholy Crusade
Child USA’s antireligious heritage from a hate group is alive and well in the company Hamilton keeps today.
CORRUPTION
A Cautionary Tale from Michigan
When Michigan lawmakers and the state’s former chief justice challenged Marci Hamilton on her facts—and on her potential bias—the dishonesty in her campaign came to light. It hasn’t changed.
DRUG PREVENTION
Drug-Free World Team Scores with 5,000 Handoffs at SoFi Stadium
Church and community volunteers distribute Truth About Drugs booklets at Monster Jam to counter drug trends in L.A. County and help save lives.
