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DOJ heeds FFRF’s call for Catholic Church child sex crime investigation
After receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Justice Department has launched a probe of the Roman Catholic clergy’s horrific sex abuse scandal. “The U.S. Justice Department …
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Secular groups raise alarm at 4th Circuit nominee Allison Rushing
Several secular groups are opposing the confirmation of Allison Rushing, a just-announced nominee to the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Rushing will serve a lifetime appointment to …
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FFRF’s atheist guest chaplain challenge before D.C. appeals court
The Freedom From Religion Foundation will be presenting its case before the D.C. appeals court on Thursday as part of its legal challenge to open up our nation’s legislative chambers …
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Dawson County Schools to cease coach-led prayer
FFRF has received confirmation that coach-led prayer will not continue in a Georgia public school system. FFRF sent a letter to the district in September, after a concerned area resident …
FFRF awards $10,450 to 2018 graduate students essay contest winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 15 winners of the 2018 Brian Bolton Graduate/“Older” Student Essay Contest. Graduate students were asked to write a personal persuasive …
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FFRF asks Atlanta Public Schools to stop sending its students to religious camp
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Atlanta Public Schools to end its practice of sending elementary school students to a religious camp. A concerned area resident reported that …
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New Treasury report vindicates FFRF stance on politicking ban
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is welcoming a new report highlighting deficiencies in the IRS’ enforcement of a rule that prohibits churches and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits from engaging in electioneering. …
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FFRF files IRS challenge in D.C. court on behalf of Nonbelief Relief
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is taking the Internal Revenue Service to court over yet another religion-related tax privilege. The national state/church watchdog has filed a federal lawsuit this morning …
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FFRF calls out all-white, all-male, all-Christian Wis. justice chaplain program
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is encouraging the Wisconsin Department of Justice to scuttle a just-announced chaplaincy program. Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel has today unveiled a program consisting of …
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