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Oregon is one of three states that does not allow teachers to wear religious clothing in public schools. Speaker of the House Dave Hunt wants to change that before the end of the special legislative session. In 2009, the legislature made a specific exemption for schools when it passed a new law protecting religious expression in the workplace. Now, Hunt is championing a bill that would revoke the 87-year-old ban on religious garb such as head scarves, yarmulkes, turbans and crosses.
While many religious groups applaud the effort to lift the ban, opponents argue that doing so would blur the line between church and state in Oregon public schools. Read more >>
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UPCOMING SHOWS:
Wednesday February 10th, 2010
Religious Clothing in the Classroom
Should public school teachers be permitted to wear religious clothing in the classroom?
Thursday February 11th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Fisher poets
Commercial fishermen gather annually in Astoria to share their poetry.
Thursday March 4th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Crystal Williams
Poet Crystal Williams on race and relationships.
Thursday March 25th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Cherie Priest
Cherie Priest talks about her new steampunk novel Boneshaker.
Thursday April 15th, 2010
Northwest Passages: Willy Vlautin
Singer, songwriter and novelist Willy Vlautin on the hard-knock life.
