Listen as Larry spoke with Ed McFadden, Secretary of Communications for the Archdiocese of Washington, about the Archdiocese of Washington suing WMATA over rejected Christmas ads.
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DC Archdiocese Sues Metro for Rejecting Christmas Ads
The Archdiocese of Washington has filed a federal lawsuit against Metro after the transit agency refused to sell space on buses for Christmas fundraising ads, citing its ban on “issue-oriented advertising.”
The suit filed Tuesday argues that Metro is “hostile to religion” and violates the Archdiocese’s right to freedom of speech and free exercise of religion by rejecting the ad. The design says “Find the perfect gift” and shows shepherds and sheep, as in a classic Nativity scene.
“WMATA’s ban on advertisements that promote or oppose any religion, religious practice or belief has established a regime that is hostile to religion,” the suit says. “The ban effectively silences any viewpoint that might challenge commercialism or consumerism or attempt to emphasize the religious reason for the season.”
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