News Releases Archive

May 31, 2022

FFRF: Religious politicians defame atheism over school shootings

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is condemning a recent barrage of troubling comments by politicians callously blaming the Texas school shooting on atheism, irreligiosity or lack of faith. FFRF has sent …

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May 31, 2022

FFRF lauds congressional step to end taxpayer fund misuse

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is celebrating the passage of a measure in Congress that aims to curtail the abuse of taxpayer money. FFRF has long opposed the federal government’s …

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May 27, 2022

Make sure Greg Locke’s church pays its taxes, FFRF urges IRS

The IRS needs to immediately investigate a politically partisan pastor’s tax-exempt status, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding. FFRF is a registered 501(c)(3) and it takes this designation, along …

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May 27, 2022

FFRF demands Ga. school district action after superintendent’s graduation sermon

A Georgia school district must immediately act in response to its constitutionally wayward superintendent, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging.  A concerned district community member in attendance at the …

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May 26, 2022

FFRF advises Ohio city council to leave prayer out of meetings

The Freedom from Religion Foundation is urging the Akron City Council to focus on civic matters and leave religion out of its proceedings. A concerned Akron resident recently raised concerns about …

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May 26, 2022

FFRF goes to freethinking sculptor’s studio on Sunday TV show

Click here to watch the teaser. The Freedom From Religion Foundation ventures on a special visit to an acclaimed sculptor’s studio for its last “Freethought Matters” TV show of the …

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May 25, 2022

FFRF: “Thoughts and prayers” are not enough for school shootings — and never have been

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is sickened by the massacre at an elementary school in Texas in which 21 people, including 19 children, have been senselessly murdered by a young …

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May 24, 2022

Stop teacher’s blatant proselytization, FFRF urges Ala. school district

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting that an Alabama school district immediately halt a teacher’s blatant proselytizing. A concerned Shelby County Schools parent has informed the national state/church watchdog …

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May 24, 2022

FFRF’s comm director lambastes Russian church’s Ukraine invasion approval

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s communications director has written a widely read column excorating the Russian Orthodox Church’s enthusiastic backing of the Ukraine invasion. In a piece for The Progressive …

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