News Releases Archive

March 9, 2021

FFRF announces $45,000+ in prizes in four 2021 student essay contests

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has announced its 2021 essay competitions for freethinking students — offering more than $45,000 in total scholarships. Each of these four contests has 10 top …

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March 8, 2021

FFRF welcomes Supreme Court ruling over litigation rights

Photo by Jarek Tuszyński via Creative Commons   The U.S. Supreme Court has strengthened the constitutional rights of all Americans. In an 8-1 decision today (March 8), the court ruled …

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March 8, 2021

Protecting our democracy is a secular issue

  Although it may not be obvious at first glance, a pending voting reform bill will not only accomplish political change but will also help protect our First Amendment and …

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March 8, 2021

FFRF joins coalition introducing Biden admin. to secular priorities

Image: Matt Wade Photography via Creative Commons   A coalition of secular groups that includes the Freedom From Religion Foundation has contacted the Biden administration on behalf of nonreligious Americans. …

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March 4, 2021

Reel & real-life hero guest on FFRF TV show Sunday

An Indian movie star who is also a leading activist for secularism in his country is the guest on the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Freethought Matters” TV show this Sunday. …

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March 4, 2021

Christian nationalist FFRF nemesis charged for Capitol attack

Eric Barber of Parkersburg, W.Va., is alleged to have participated in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 Christian nationalist Eric Barber, a former member of the City …

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March 2, 2021

FFRF attains free speech victory in Alabama

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has obtained a victory for secularism and free speech in Alabama. An Alabama resident contacted the state/church watchdog after being told that a request for …

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March 1, 2021

Newly elected Christian nationalist wrong on school prayer

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville, who built a reputation for pushing religion onto public school football players, today repeated his Christian nationalist talking points on the floor of the U.S. Senate. …

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March 1, 2021

FFRF alarmed by SCOTUS for again blocking Covid-19 restrictions on churches

The U.S. Supreme Court has engaged yet again in religiously preferential conduct toward churches resisting Covid-19 health orders, much to the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s alarm. In an unsigned order …

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