These final regulations implement Executive branch policy that, within the framework of constitutional church-state guidelines, religiously affiliated (or "faith-based") organizations should be able to compete on an equal footing with other organizations for funding by the U.S. Department of Education (Department). Department regulations…

This document comprises four issues of a quarterly newsletter about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and efforts to enroll eligible children in the program. Each issue provides information on related national news events, future events and publications of the Children's Defense Fund, and outreach initiatives in various states. Some…

The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits both state-sponsored religion and state censorship of expression. In the waning days of June 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court released its landmark decision in "Rosenberger v. University of Virginia," in which it ruled as unconstitutional student organization funding systems in which…

Focuses on the concepts of inauthenticity and alienation as they relate to the Catholic Church; explores the reactions of blacks to the Church's actions at the death of Judge Leander Perez, who was nationally known as one of the most outspoken advocates of racial segregation and white supremacy in the U. S. (RJ)

This article summarizes educational activities of various sorts undertaken by antinuclear groups across the nation. Activists were interviewed to determine their motivations, aims, and hopes, and the work of scientific and medical activist groups, the nuclear freeze movement, religious groups, and educational organizations is noted. (PP)

Evangelical student groups are involved in developing campus action strategies to promote their beliefs and to challenge practices and viewpoints which they oppose. This article identifies the new activists and discusses their impact on campus and the nature of their concerns. (RC)

Recent developments and problems in the field of premarital counseling are discussed. Premarital counseling is taken more seriously by religious organizations requiring more counseling sessions. Attention is given to the need for better premarital counselors and for more systematic evaluation of the impact of premarital counseling strategies.…

The tax status and problems of various public service and mutual benefit organizations are reviewed. Focus is on tax rates and exemptions of: charitable organizations; educational institutions; scientific organizations; foundations; religious and social welfare organizations; social clubs; cooperatives; labor unions; and business leagues. (LBH)

The functions and purposes of the newly founded National Association of Parish Coordinators are discussed. (RW)

Clarifies the constitutional issue raised by government efforts to cooperate with faith-based organizations, noting that while programs can be constitutional without necessarily being good public policy, too frequently political and constitutional controversies mix these two considerations, thus confusing those trying to understand and resolve…

Since the "May" and "Gregoire" decisions, school boards must be aware of the courts' change to a more expansive view of free speech. Unless it is clearly a religious service, rite, or ceremony, what was once considered a religious activity (for example, Bible-reading) may now be considered free speech protected by the First…

Describes a study that was conducted to determine the extent to which adherents of the New Christian Right were involved in complaints about curriculum materials in the public school districts of Florida from 1986 to 1989. The responses of the chief instructional program supervisors to these censorship activities are also examined. (12 references)…

This article offers information and suggestions to administrators on dealing with cults on college campuses. Reasons why students are vulnerable to cults as well as cult recruitment techniques and ways to help students make informed choices are considered. Print, organizational, and videotape resources are identified. (DB)

Describes two avenues for students in public schools to participate in religious activities and presents a brief legal history of religion in the public domain. Suggests that students may form extracurricular religious groups or take advantage of school release time programs sponsored by local churches to further their religious education. (MAB)

"Agostini v. Felton" facilitates federal courts' consideration of applications of non-free-speech government-religion interaction. "Stark v. Independent School District No. 640," concerning a reopened Minnesota elementary school attended by children of a technology-adverse religious group, suggests that coincidences between…