News Releases Archive

August 13, 2018

FFRF objects to Kissimmee mayor’s call for prayer

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, is asking the mayor of Kissimmee, Fla., to rescind an unconstitutional proclamation calling for prayer, and to cancel an upcoming city …

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August 13, 2018

Call your senators today to delay Kavanaugh confirmation hearing

In a desperate rush to push through an unvetted nominee before a contentious election, the Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in three …

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August 13, 2018

FFRF safeguards constitutional rights in Ohio courthouse

The Freedom From Religion Foundation applauds a Knox County (Ohio) judge for halting religious activity in his courtroom after its unconstitutionality was called to his attention. FFRF, a national state/church …

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August 10, 2018

FFRF objects to religious patches on Shelby County sheriffs uniforms

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a national state/church watchdog, is formally objecting to religious patches on Shelby County, Ohio officer uniforms. After receiving a complaint about the patches, which say …

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August 9, 2018

FFRF awards $10,550 in students of color 2018 essay contest

  The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proud to announce the 15 winners of the 2018 David Hudak Memorial Students of Color Essay Competition for College Students. FFRF has paid …

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August 9, 2018

FFRF urges unity and condemns racist “alt-right” rally

The Freedom From Religion Foundation strongly denounces the upcoming Aug. 12 “Unite The Right” rally in Washington, D.C. FFRF encourages its members and supporters in the area to attend a …

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August 9, 2018

Project Blitz targets schoolchildren with godly agenda

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is warning that at least nine state legislatures are promoting or even forcing display of a religious motto in public schools. As a captive audience …

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August 8, 2018

FFRF puts heat on Mobile school district over “fire and brimstone” prayer

A national state/church watchdog has sent a complaint letter to Mobile County Public Schools, Ala., over a mandatory staff event that turned into a mandatory religious service. Pastor Vint Norris …

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August 7, 2018

FFRF protects constitutional rights in Indiana elementary school

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has convinced an Indiana elementary school to refrain from holding a teacher-led religious club. FFRF sent a letter to Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) after …

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