by A.A., Summer Intern | Published on Aug 1, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Amish Culture, Wisconsin v. Yoder
Out of all the children affected by Wisconsin v. Yoder, only one, Frieda Yoder, testified. In her testimony, she was only asked if her religion was the reason she did not go to school––not if she wanted to go to school despite her religion, or any question pertaining to her own wishes for her future.
by Althea Chokwe | Published on Jul 30, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Amish Culture, Wisconsin v. Yoder
Radicals believe that religion can be used as a tool to institute their own society that blatantly ignores rights granted under American law. This is not the intent of religious freedom, and the merging of religious abuse and human rights is a necessary discussion to have.
by K.F., Summer Intern | Published on Jul 28, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Amish Education, Wisconsin v. Yoder
I found it ironic that this particular college professor said that education would not change religious women’s rights.
by Althea Chokwe | Published on Jul 25, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Current Events, Wisconsin v. Yoder
What is the point of keeping the world in check when you ignore your own citizens’ well-being?
by A.A., Summer Intern | Published on Jul 18, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
The US Supreme Court admits that the decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder could be used in a way that deprives children of any opportunity to build a life outside the Amish Church.
by K.F., Summer Intern | Published on Jul 16, 2021 Last updated Dec 19, 2023 | Amish Religion, Wisconsin v. Yoder
William Ball, the lawyer defending the Amish, spouted several hyperboles during his arguments. For instance, he said that “Amish life is a garden of nurturing for children.”