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Appeals court to hear argument in W.Va. bible class case
This Thursday, Nov. 1, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments in a high-profile case involving bible classes in a West Virginia school system. The Freedom …
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FFRF condemns Mississippi governor’s sectarian religious promotion
FFRF is denouncing Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant for promoting two religious events. A concerned local FFRF member reported that while acting in his official capacity as governor, Bryant recorded a …
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FFRF denounces Pence’s exploitation of synagogue tragedy to push Christian nationalism
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is decrying Vice President Mike Pence’s use of the killings at the synagogue in Pittsburgh to further his Christian nationalist agenda. At a political rally …
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FFRF appalled at Pittsburgh synagogue shootings
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is horrified by the multiple killings inside a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. The apprehended suspect, Robert Bowers from the Pittsburgh suburbs, reportedly drove into the …
FFRF ringing alarm on coach-led prayers in Tenn. district
FFRF is raising serious concern over a proselytizing coach in a Tennessee school district. A concerned parent reported that the coach of the DeKalb County High School boys and girls …
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FFRF celebrates repeal of Irish blasphemy law
The Freedom From Religion Foundation applauds Ireland for voting to repeal the nation’s constitutional ban on blasphemy. The theocratic provision, which dates back to 1937 and was reinforced with a …
FFRF calls out multiple constitutional violations in Tenn. school
FFRF is calling for an end to multiple constitutional violations by a Tennessee school district. A concerned complainant reported that the New Prospect Elementary gym in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., has text …
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Ariz. Dept. of Education heeds FFRF advice, denies anti-science curriculum
An attempt to de-emphasize evolution and pander to creationists in Arizona public schools has been shot down following pressure from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Earlier this year, Arizona’s Superintendent …
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FFRF brings freethought, Salman Rushdie, Cecile Richards to Bay Area
The Freedom From Religion Foundation will be bringing a celebration of secularism and irreverence to the Bay Area the weekend of Nov. 2-4. Nearly 1,000 freethinking attendees will be …
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