Examine instances and discussions concerning the role of religion in Wicomico County government meetings, focusing on First Amendment establishment clause issues, proselytizing by officials, potential lawsuits, and the separation of church and state.
Religion in Government
January 15, 2026
Open Agenda S3 E4 County Council Removes Opening Prayer Despite Concerns from Citizens
On the Thursday, January 15 edition of OPEN AGENDA (S3 E4), our panel debates the controversial decision to discontinue Council-led recital of the Lord's Prayer during County Council meetings. Here are the facts. Back in September, Councilman James W...
October 17, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E57 Government Prayer the Supreme Court and Wicomico County Council
On the Friday, Oct. 17 edition of OPEN AGENDA, we delve more deeply into the issue of County Council members proselytizing and leading sectarian prayers during official legislative sessions. Following Councilman James Winn's evangelizing during a rec...
October 13, 2025
Open Agenda TV S2 E55 Performative Politics The Bible and the Supreme Court
During a recent legislative session, County Councilman. James Winn, felt compelled to proselytize for political purposes, thus violating the establishment clause of the 1st Amendment. He went so far as to say that his brand of religion is the “only w...
September 18, 2025
Open Agenda TV : S2 E47 Teachers and Chickens Don't Have a Prayer
The County Executive strikes again placing taxpayers and Constitutional rights at risk. On this episode of OPEN AGENDA (S2 E47) we inform you about a distasteful meme shared on social media by a public school teacher in regard to the Charlie Kirk as...