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Obergefell one month later: freedom of religion lives on, despite what you may have heard
On June 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in Obergefell v. Hodges, finding it unconstitutional for states to prohibit or refuse to recognize lawful same-sex marriages. In the four weeks since, there has been much written about the effect of the opinion on religious freedom – some accurate, some speculative, and…
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Six apps to help you change the world (or at least find your superhero cape)
by Austin Wilkerson Nonprofit leaders, staff, and volunteers are superheroes, and superheroes need tools. Where would Batman be without the Batmobile, Captain America without his shield, or Wonder Woman without her Lasso of Truth? And, where would we be without apps? There are more than a million apps to choose from, but we’ll limit this post to six…
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The Home of the Brave
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~ Elmer Davis by Bethany Peak This Independence Day, as you watch the American flag sway gently in the wind, stuff your face with questionable potato salad, take in a fireworks display, and…
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Are you ready for Canada’s anti-spam law?
Canada’s anti-spam legislation takes effect July 1, 2014. by Sarah Pack On July 1, 2014, Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) will go into effect. CASL requires individuals, for-profit companies, and nonprofit organizations to get prior consent from recipients before sending commercial electronic messages (CEMs) from Canada or to recipients in Canada. The legislation provides a limited…
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Prevent harassment now, don’t pay later.
Employers must be proactive to prevent liability for unlawful harassment. by Debra Reynolds A myriad of federal and state laws protect individuals from discrimination and harassment in the workplace. Harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, or national origin violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other laws protect against harassment…
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Sex Offenders in Church
Keeping your congregation safe while ministering to potential predators by Debra Reynolds Churches are faced with the task of protecting their congregations from sex offenders while ministering to the same people from whom their congregations need protecting. In addition to carefully vetting all church volunteers who have access to children and other vulnerable populations, churches should…
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