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February 16, 2022

FFRF cheers constitutional protections for abortion rights

Amid relentless anti-abortion attacks, the Freedom From Religion Foundation applauds recent moves in Vermont and Maryland to make abortion a constitutional right. Last week, the Vermont House of Representatives passed …

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February 15, 2022

Deadline approaches in FFRF Diane & Stephen Uhl Law School Essay Contest

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has an important update to its 2022 essay competition for law school students — as well as a reminder of the impending deadline. FFRF major …

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February 15, 2022

End partnership for religious charter schools, FFRF prods Gov. Lee

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is decrying a recently announced tieup between the state of Tennessee and a Michigan Christian college to establish numerous charter schools. Gov. Bill Lee’s administration …

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February 14, 2022

FFRF thwarts ‘serve God’ mission by Michigan city

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has ensured that a Michigan city is sending a secular welcoming message to all of its citizens in its mission statement. A concerned resident had …

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February 14, 2022

No unconstitutional PR for churches, FFRF insists to Indiana DNR

Focus on the natural outdoors instead of church interiors, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is advising the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. An Indiana resident recently contacted the state/church watchdog …

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February 11, 2022

FFRF applauds Raskin bill for Thomas Paine D.C. memorial

 The Freedom From Religion Foundation is grateful that Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., has introduced legislation today, HR 6720, to authorize the construction of a long overdue memorial to Thomas Paine.  …

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February 10, 2022

Atheist state senator interviewed on FFRF TV show Sunday

Watch the teaser here.  An up and coming legislator serving in the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s home state is the guest on “Freethought Matters” TV show this Sunday. There’s a …

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February 9, 2022

FFRF condemns proposed Texas-style abortion ban in Wisconsin

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s home state of Wisconsin is the latest to be swept up in horrific anti-abortion legislation. On Feb. 8, Wisconsin Republicans held a hearing on a …

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February 9, 2022

FFRF, BJC report: Christian nationalism and the January 6 Insurrection

Two of the nation’s leading advocacy groups have issued a blockbuster report delineating the role Christian nationalism played in last year’s assault on the Capitol. The Baptist Joint Committee for …

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