It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since thousands of orange-clad Texans made the walls of the Capitol rumble with our protests against politicians forcing their ideological agendas on the women of Texas. History has now proven that, despite what those politicians said, their efforts sought to do only one thing: close abortion clinics. […]
Reproductive Rights
Can This Class Be Saved? 'This Nation Is in Danger,' Steve Green Says
Yesterday the Texas Freedom Network Education Fund released our latest report, Can This Class Be Saved? Authored by Southern Methodist University religious studies professor Mark Chancey, the report looks at a new public school Bible curriculum created with backing from Hobby Lobby President Steve Green. Green, as you’ll recall, has been in the news a lot lately […]
BIBLE CURRICULUM BACKED BY HOBBY LOBBY PRESIDENT WOULD LEAD TO PREACHING, NOT TEACHING, IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BIBLE CURRICULUM BACKED BY HOBBY LOBBY PRESIDENT WOULD LEAD TO PREACHING, NOT TEACHING, IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Biblical Scholar’s Review Identifies Serious Flaws in New Curriculum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 3, 2014 The first independent review by a biblical scholar raises serious concerns about a new curriculum that promoters – particularly Hobby Lobby President Steve Green […]
TFNEF Report: Bible Curriculum Backed by Hobby Lobby President Would Lead to Preaching, Not Teaching, in Public Schools
Hobby Lobby’s president Steve Green has sponsored the development of a new Bible curriculum, The Book: The Bible’s History, Narrative and Impact, that he reportedly hopes thousands of public schools will adopt. The curriculum will be published by Museum of the Bible, a nonprofit organization created by Green to guide the development of a museum […]
Anti-Sex Ed Candidate Routed in Texas State Board of Education Runoff
Eric Mahroum — who supports displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools and opposes teaching about birth control in sex education classes — went down in flames in Tuesday’s Republican runoff for the District 11 seat on the Texas State Board of Education. Longtime incumbent Pat Hardy easily defeated Mahroum 59%-41% in the Republican runoff for […]
