Topic
Constitutionalism
Published on
May 15, 2026
Civitas
Conversations
Colorado's Latest Secularist Gambit

The Cost of Conflict: White House and Human Rights

May 15, 2026
About this episode

Tal Fortgang discusses Colorado's apparent hostility toward religious groups.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear 'St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy,' a case addressing two questions: whether Colorado’s universal preschool program unconstitutionally burdens religious schools by conditioning their participation on rules that conflict with their faith, and whether the Tenth Circuit erred in holding that the Free Exercise Clause is not implicated because Colorado’s exclusion lacks an explicitly religious classification.

In a new episode of 'Civitas Conversations,' host Richard Reinsch is joined by 'Civitas Outlook' contributing editor Tal Fortgang for a discussion about Colorado's apparent hostility toward religious groups.

Civitas Conversations features leading scholars, commentators, and thought leaders for in-depth discussions of the latest essays in Civitas Outlook—and the ideas behind them.  

A production of the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin.

All other episodes on

Civitas Conversations

The Truth About Higher Education

Civitas Institute senior fellow Pano Kanelos joins host Richard Reinsch to discuss the truth about higher education.

Ep13
February 26, 2026

Alito’s Way

Aaron Nielson joins Civitas Conversations to discuss the legacy of Justice Samuel Alito.

Ep12
February 17, 2026

Green Energy Dreams, Fossil Fuel Realities

Mark Mills joins the show to discuss the misguided and often fraudulent claim that green energy can replace fossil fuels.

Ep11
January 28, 2026

What MAGA Owes to Ronald Reagan

Richard Reinsch sits down with contributing editor Steven Hayward to discuss his recent essay, “Reagan, The Original MAGA President?”

Ep10
January 9, 2026

Join the newsletter

Receive new publications, news, and updates from the Civitas Institute.

Sign up

Ideas for
Prosperity

Tomorrow’s leaders need better, bolder ideas about how to make our society freer and more prosperous. That’s why the Civitas Institute exists, plain and simple.
Discover more at Civitas