News Releases Archive

July 2, 2025

Transportation secretary delivers Christian sermon and insults nonbelievers

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is castigating Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for hijacking the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy commencement to deliver a Christian sermon and denigrate the nonreligious. Speaking in …

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July 2, 2025

Texas families sue to block law requiring Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom

A group of 16 multifaith and nonreligious Texas families filed suit in federal court today to block a new state law requiring all public elementary and secondary schools to display a …

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July 2, 2025

Gov. Cox insults Utahns with a ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting’ for rain

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again calling out Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s show of governmental piety in proclaiming a day for Utah citizens to “pray for rain.”“Utah is facing a …

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July 2, 2025

FFRF applauds decision ending threat of 19th century abortion ban in Wisconsin

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is commending the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision today that a draconian 19th century statute can’t be used to ban abortions. In a 4-3 decision, the …

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July 1, 2025

FFRF cheers poll showing most oppose religion in public schools

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased that a new survey shows majorities or pluralities of the public still favor keeping most aspects of religion out of public schools. Laudably, …

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June 30, 2025

Kennedy’s new vaccine advisers mean ‘people are going to die’

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary presents a clear and present danger to public health on multiple fronts. He recently removed all 17 members of the esteemed Advisory Committee …

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June 30, 2025

FFRF urges Tenn. school district not to allow religious indoctrination class

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Bedford County Schools system in Shelbyville, Tenn., to reject a proposed “bible” class for the upcoming school year. A concerned district parent …

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June 27, 2025

FFRF blasts high court birthright ruling

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is adding its voice to the widespread condemnation of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling in which the high court essentially barred lower courts from issuing nationwide …

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June 27, 2025

Supreme Court hands religious parents an opt-out to LGBTQ+ inclusive curricula

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is appalled at the U.S. Supreme Court decision today in Mahmoud v. Taylor, which opens the door for parents to opt out of inclusive public …

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