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FFRF awards almost $20,000 to 2024 high school essay winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce $19,850 in scholarship money to the winners of the 2024 William Schulz High School Essay Contest. College-bound high-school seniors were asked …
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FFRF demands Illinois county remove Ten Commandments display from courthouse
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking for the removal of an unconstitutional Ten Commandments display at the Jefferson County Courthouse. FFRF was informed that a Ten Commandments display was …
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FFRF urges Tenn. school to end prayers at official gatherings
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Broadview Elementary School in Winchester, Tenn., not to allow prayer at the end of official gatherings. A concerned parent informed FFRF that …
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FFRF awards $35,000 to Forward Freethought scholarship winners
FFRF has awarded $35,000 in First in the Family Humanist Forward Freethought scholarships to eight students, thanks to the incredible generosity of FFRF benefactor Lance Bredvold. The students were selected …
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FFRF gets baccalaureate ceremonies halted in Tenn. school district
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has ensured that Tennessee’s Cocke County School District will no longer unconstitutionally organize baccalaureate ceremonies. FFRF wrote to the district after being informed that Cosby …
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FFRF to N.C. school: Remove Christian cross from mascot logo
South Caldwell High School in Lenoir, N.C., must remove a Christian cross from its mascot logo, which is also prominently displayed in its gym, says the Freedom From Religion Foundation, …
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FFRF removes religious communications from Texas middle school sports program
The Wellborn Middle School in College Station, Texas, has reined in a coach continually using Christian messaging in his official communications, following a complaint by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. …
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FFRF ends religious baccalaureate ceremonies in Texas school district
Religious services disguised as graduation celebrations will no longer be hosted by the Community Independent School District in Texas, thanks to the work of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. A …
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FFRF keeps Ark. students free from future religious art assignments
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully ensured that young children will be free from future religious art assignments in the Gosnell School District, Ark. A concerned community parent informed …
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