News Releases Archive

November 23, 2016

Bible verse display removed from public school after FFRF objects

A Connecticut public charter school employee’s open display of religiosity has been nixed after the Freedom From Religion Foundation alerted her school. An academic assistant at Jumoke Academy Charter School …

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November 23, 2016

FFRF: Trump’s pick for education secretary will destroy public education

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick of Betsy DeVos for education secretary will wreak havoc on public education, says the Freedom From Religion Foundation. DeVos is a proponent of privatizing education through …

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November 22, 2016

FFRF ensures religion-free Ohio public school graduation

After a multiyear effort, the Freedom From Religion Foundation has made sure that an Ohio public high school’s graduation ceremony will not be infused with religion. FFRF initially contacted Dalton …

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November 22, 2016

FFRF, ACLU-KY challenge rejection of personalized license plate request

The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU-KY) and the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) today filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Kentucky man denied a personalized license plate …

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November 22, 2016

Florida school district initiates strong action due to FFRF

A Florida school district has taken strong action against a football coach after the Freedom From Religion Foundation alerted it to his prayers with students. Wakulla Middle School Head Coach …

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November 21, 2016

FFRF causes Pa. football coach to cease public prayer

A public school football coach in Pennsylvania has been asked to stop praying with his team after the Freedom From Religion Foundation contacted his school district. Dunmore High School Head …

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November 18, 2016

FFRF’s case against Congress enters new stage

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s case against the U.S. Congress has reached a new stage. Earlier this year, FFRF sued Speaker of the House Paul Ryan and House Chaplain the Rev. …

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November 17, 2016

Send a message to Mike Pence and his boss: The only wall we need is between church and state

“It is proper to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties.”—James Madison Although the presidential election will have alarming consequences, why not have a little fun while fighting …

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November 17, 2016

Steve Bannon a threat to all we hold dear

A key Donald Trump policy advisor is a threat to the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s core values and mission — and to the foundations of our secular republic. President-elect Trump …

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