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Read October's 'Report from the Capital' online

october_2012_rftc_p_1 This special edition of Report from the Capital (pdf) highlights the opening of the BJC's Center for Religious Liberty on Capitol Hill. It includes reflections from Brent Walker on the symbolism of features of the Center, Holly Hollman on the Center's connection to our collaboration, and photos from the opening night. Plus, the magazine features the winning entry from the 2012 Religious Liberty Essay Scholarship Contest and the latest religious liberty news.

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