News Releases Archive

February 29, 2016

Irate Alabama ex-official wants to undo FFRF’s good work

An upset former councilor in Alabama is vowing to get his town to again blatantly engage in Christian messaging. The Freedom From Religion Foundation last summer asked the town of …

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February 25, 2016

FFRF sues Texas governor over Bill of Rights display

The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed a federal lawsuit today against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his removal of the group’s Bill of Rights display from the Capitol. Abbott downed FFRF’s solstice …

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February 25, 2016

FFRF concerned about religious public school event

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has expressed concern about a religion-infused event at a public elementary school in Arkansas. On Feb. 19, a new fitness trail was inaugurated at Cooper …

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February 25, 2016

FFRF stops religious misuse of government property

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has gotten a Florida religious theme park to halt its misappropriation of government property. The Holy Land Experience, located in Orlando, painted a mural on …

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February 24, 2016

Nonreligious Scouts offered badge to protest Boy Scout bigotry

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is unveiling a freethought badge to reward young nonbelievers and challenge the Boy Scouts of America’s discrimination against the nonreligious. The badge, featuring a red …

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February 23, 2016

FFRF convinces Texas school district to cease bible distribution

A Texas school district halted the distribution of bibles in response to a Freedom From Religion Foundation complaint. FFRF had heard from parents that bibles were being handed out to …

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February 23, 2016

FFRF asks Michigan town to revoke privilege for religion

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking a Michigan town to repeal a noise ordinance exemption that favors religion. The Hamtramck City Council has exempted calls to prayer and church …

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February 19, 2016

FFRF victorious against religious California school board

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has won a judgment against a California school board for its blatantly religious meetings. U.S. District Judge Jesus Bernal ruled against the Chino Valley Unified …

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February 18, 2016

FFRF objects to bible distribution at schools

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has sent letters of complaint objecting to the distribution of bibles at an elementary school in Alabama and at a high school graduation ceremony in …

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