The Virginia Legislature is considering a good bill that would add sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes under state civil rights law. This bill, H.B. 1663, is a …
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Current Action Alerts
Resist W. Va. bill promoting prayer in public schools
The West Virginia Legislature is considering a bill dubbed the “West Virginia Student Religious Liberties Act,” which would require public schools to allow prayers to be broadcast at many school-sponsored …
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Please tell Kentucky to pass FGM ban
The Kentucky Legislature is considering a bill that prohibits Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and creates strict penalties for those who perform or aid in the performance of the …
Resist “In God We Trust” in public buildings
The Idaho Legislature is considering a bill that places “In God We Trust” in legislative chambers above the chairs of the presiding officers. This bill, H.C.R. 32, is part …
Advance bill to protect children by repealing faith-based exemptions
Last month, we asked you to contact your legislators and urge them to support a good bill that would repeal faith-based healing protections for parents who choose not to …
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Urge the Virginia House of Delegates to cease legislative prayer
Please take a moment to urge your delegate to discontinue the practice of legislative prayer. The Virginia House of Delegates recently opened a meeting on the House floor with …
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Georgia: Oppose discriminatory adoption policy
The Georgia Legislature is considering a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded child-placing agencies to discriminate based on religion — and we need your help to stop it. Georgia S.B. …
Ask your U.S. legislators to support Darwin Day resolutions!
In the age of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” we need you to stand up for reason and critical thinking in government by supporting Darwin Day resolutions in Congress. Two …
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Support ratification of the ERA today
Last month, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, outlawing discrimination on the basis of gender. The ERA now meets the three-fourths threshold the Constitution requires …
