News Releases Archive

September 16, 2024

Missouri school district must drop prayer in staff meetings, says FFRF

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has informed Bolivar R-1 School District in Bolivar, Mo., that prayer at its staff meetings is inappropriate and unconstitutional. A concerned employee informed the national …

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September 16, 2024

Pope crosses line by intruding in U.S. election

Pope Francis has no business weighing in on the U.S. presidential election. It’s already unconscionable that the Vatican has been waging a global war against abortion and contraceptive rights, seeking …

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September 13, 2024

Shinto roots of Japan’s World War II atrocities unearthed on FFRF TV show

Watch the teaser here. An author explains on the latest episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s TV show how Japan’s appalling conduct during World War II was in large part …

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September 13, 2024

FFRF says Ala. school district must nix Christian events, pregame prayers

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting that the Lauderdale County School System in Florence, Ala., rectify multiple First Amendment violations. A concerned district parent has come forward to reveal …

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September 12, 2024

FFRF celebrates ruling against vouchers in South Carolina

The Freedom From Religion Foundation welcomes the recent South Carolina Supreme Court ruling striking down an unconstitutional state voucher scheme. On Wednesday, the court ruled 3-2 that portions of the …

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September 12, 2024

FFRF urges Mississippi sheriff to stop evangelizing

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Monroe County Sheriff in Aberdeen, Miss., to stop promoting Christianity through official communication channels.  FFRF has learned that Monroe County Sheriff Kevin …

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September 12, 2024

FFRF awards $19,600 to 2024 college student essay contest winners

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce a total of $19,600 in award money to the 12 winners and seven honorable mentions in the 2024 Kenneth L. Proulx …

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September 11, 2024

FFRF applauds Missouri abortion referendum ruling

The Freedom From Religion Foundation applauds yesterday’s ruling by the Missouri Supreme Court to return a referendum protecting abortion rights onto the state’s November ballot. Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher …

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September 11, 2024

Revoke your prayer proclamation, FFRF insists to Utah Gov. Cox

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is expressing its strong objection to Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s recent unconstitutional “Day of Prayer” proclamation. Multiple concerned Utah residents have informed the state/church watchdog …

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