News Releases Archive

July 21, 2017

FFRF asserts that Ark Encounter sale invalidates Kentucky subsidies

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is condemning a questionable sale of the creationist Kentucky ark park and is calling upon the state to rescind its sales tax subsidies. The Ark …

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July 21, 2017

Kentucky notifies Ark Encounter that it has breached its tax incentive agreement

The Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet notified the operators of the Ark Encounter that it is in breach of its Tourism Development Agreement with the state. That agreement provides …

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July 21, 2017

Ole Miss head football coach resigns amid scandal—FFRF not surprised

University of Mississippi’s head football coach, Hugh Freeze was forced to resign Thursday night after an investigation by school officials revealed a “pattern” of phone calls from the coach to …

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July 20, 2017

FFRF spotlights taxpayer-subsidized NYC religious entity

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is shining a spotlight on an apparent case of a taxpayer-subsidized religious organization in New York City. A concerned New York taxpayer contacted FFRF to …

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July 20, 2017

FFRF halts Ohio County’s plan to finance religion

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has stopped an Ohio county’s attempt to divert public dollars into exclusively religious organizations. Earlier this month, it was brought to FFRF’s attention that Cuyahoga …

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July 19, 2017

FFRF cautions Milwaukee about evangelical “blitz”

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is warning Milwaukee parents about an evangelical offensive. The freethought organization is partnering with Protect Our Children and Southeast Wisconsin Freethinkers to alert parents and …

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July 19, 2017

FFRF stops Wis. instructors’ participation in religious club

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has made certain that a Wisconsin school district’s employees will not take part in a student religious organization. A concerned member contacted FFRF to report …

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July 18, 2017

FFRF welcomes Belle Plaine’s new policy against religious displays

The Freedom From Religion Foundation commends a Minnesota town’s new policy to bar private displays on religion, even if the town arrived there after unnecessary turbulence. In Veterans Memorial Park …

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July 18, 2017

FFRF has religion fished out from Illinois contest

An Illinois statewide fishing competition will not be angling for religion, thanks to the Freedom From Religion Foundation. A concerned Illinois resident informed FFRF that the Illinois High School Association, …

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