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FFRF submits testimony to Fla. Statehouse opposing bible classes
Note: The Freedom From Religion Foundation and its Florida chapter, Central Florida Freethought Community, were recently invited to submit to the Florida Legislature written testimony regarding a house bill that …
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FFRF objects to crosses on Texas sheriff’s office property
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, is urging the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office to remove three Latin crosses from outside its building. A concerned Shelby County resident …
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FFRF condemns anti-gay vote by United Methodists
The lopsided vote last week by the United Methodists to disallow gay clergy and same-sex weddings is a reminder that religion is often the problem, not the solution. While acceptance …
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Breaking News: U.S. Supreme Court declines review of FFRF New Jersey win over unconstitutional church funding
The U.S. Supreme Court today let stand a huge win for Freedom From Religion Foundation — and state/church separation — in a case about unconstitutional governmental funding of churches in …
FFRF seeks to halt Penn. House’s exclusion of freethinkers
Image courtesy of Creative Commons The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a strong brief before an appeals court to ensure an end to the Pennsylvania House’s discrimination against nonbelievers. …
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FFRF’s four 2019 student essay contests offer $61K-plus to nonreligious students
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased to announce its four 2019 essay competitions for freethinking students — with more than $61,000 in total prizes. This year, FFRF has increased …
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Landmark Portland, Ore., ordinance outlaws discrimination against nonbelievers
Portland, Ore., has become the second city in the country to give nonbelievers equal status, thanks to the efforts of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and its local chapter. On …
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Wall of separation in crosshairs in Bladensburg case
It’s a no-brainer. The U.S. Supreme Court has an easy call to make over the constitutionality of a 40-foot concrete cross on governmental land in Bladensburg, Md. Oral arguments are …
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Ga. school district stops religiously coercing students after FFRF intervenes
A Georgia school district will not continue religiously pressuring its high school football team after the Freedom From Religion Foundation interceded. FFRF had contacted Toombs County Schools in October after …
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