News Releases Archive

February 19, 2020

State/church separation dealt major blow in 11th Circuit cross ruling

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality of a massive Latin cross on city property in Pensacola, Fla. Circuit Judge Kevin Newsom, writing …

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February 19, 2020

Stop N.Y. teacher from denying evolution, FFRF insists

A New York school district needs to ensure that a teacher ceases spewing religious anti-evolution propaganda at a local high school, says the Freedom From Religion Foundation. A concerned parent …

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February 19, 2020

FFRF announces student winners of art contest countering new Ky. law

The Freedom From Religion Foundation proudly announces the winners of its student art contest protesting a Kentucky law requiring the posting of “In God We Trust” in every public school. …

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February 18, 2020

Author Katherine Stewart at FFRF’s 2020 convention — Sign up now

Katherine Stewart, a journalist and author of a number of books exposing Christian Nationalists, will be a part of the stellar line-up at the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s convention in …

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February 17, 2020

W.Va. House prayer unconstitutional and insulting, FFRF contends

A recent Christian prayer at the West Virginia Statehouse was unconstitutional and an affront to the state’s non-Christians, asserts the Freedom From Religion Foundation. A concerned local resident contacted FFRF …

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February 13, 2020

Actor, agnostic Ed Asner on FFRF’s TV show Sunday

Acting legend Ed Asner is showcased on the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Freethought Matters“ television interview show this Sunday. Asner has won more primetime Emmys than any other male actor. …

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February 13, 2020

Va. House should drop prayers, FFRF advises

After a particularly fractious recent prayer session at the Virginia House of Delegates, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the body to discontinue prayers altogether. On Tuesday, Feb. 11, …

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February 13, 2020

FFRF testifies at Colorado Statehouse against anti-LGBTQ bills

  Seven virulently anti-LGBTQ Colorado bills that seek to advance Christian Nationalism have compelled the Freedom From Religion Foundation to testify at the Statehouse. FFRF Attorney Ryan Jayne began his …

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February 12, 2020

DOJ must withdraw grant to Hookers for Jesus, FFRF demands

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting that the U.S. Department of Justice rescind a half-a-million-dollar unconstitutional grant to a proselytizing group. The Department of Justice is granting $530,190 over …

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