News Releases Archive

June 13, 2016

FFRF condemns Catholic Church’s ‘vote shaming’ on child sex-abuse bill

The Freedom From Religion Foundation condemns the Catholic Church targeting Pennsylvania legislators who have shown support for stronger child sex-abuse laws. Of 195 members of the Pennsylvania House, 180 recently voted …

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June 10, 2016

Nevada school to end violations after FFRF alert

A Nevada school district has agreed to halt several constitutional violations at a local high school after being alerted by the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Mojave High School Principal Antonio …

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June 9, 2016

FFRF asks NASA to withdraw large religious grant

The Freedom From Religion Foundation wants NASA to revoke a grant in excess of $1 million to a Christian-focused religious institute. In May 2015, NASA’s astrobiology program awarded $1.108 million …

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June 8, 2016

FFRF takes down fire department’s religious sign

A fire department in the state of Washington has agreed to stop posting religious messages on its outdoor marquee, following a Freedom From Religion Foundation complaint. The Oakville Fire Department, …

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June 8, 2016

Iowa governor needs to revoke bible proclamation

The governor of Iowa needs to rescind a recent bible-reading proclamation or face legal action from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Gov. Terry Branstad recently issued an official decree “encouraging all Iowans” …

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June 7, 2016

National scholarship contest for young minority freethinkers is open

A national scholarship contest for high school freethinkers of color is open to entries. The First in the Family Catherine Fahringer Memorial Scholarships, administered by the Black Skeptics Group Los …

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June 2, 2016

New York Times features FFRF ad

The New York Times has run a full-page ad today highlighting a new lawsuit that the Freedom From Religion Foundation has brought against the U.S. Congress. FFRF filed the suit …

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June 2, 2016

Nation’s premier rating entity gives FFRF excellent grades

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has once again received a stellar assessment from the country’s premier nonprofit charity rating organization. FFRF has for the sixth consecutive year gotten the highest four-star …

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June 1, 2016

Come see what FFRF is offering at the Reason Rally

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has a lot to offer at the Reason Rally this Saturday in Washington, D.C. If you’re planning to attend, read on. If not, look for photo coverage …

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