News Releases Archive

December 8, 2014

FFRF solstice banner, sign vandalized in Arlington Heights

  For the second year in a row, the sign by the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s Metropolitan Chicago chapter was vandalized in a city park in Arlington Heights, Ill. The …

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December 5, 2014

FFRF’s ‘nativity’ goes up in Florida rotunda for second year

The Freedom From Religion Foundation will place a “Bill of Rights nativity” Monday, Dec. 8, in the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee proclaiming the Winter Solstice as the “true reason …

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December 2, 2014

FFRF halts Alabama city’s ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ parade

FFRF received word Dec. 1 that a city-sponsored “Keep Christ in Christmas”-themed parade meant to “reflect our strong belief in prayers” would be retitled the “City of Piedmont Christmas Parade.” An …

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December 1, 2014

FFRF’s solstice sign makes 19th appearance; ‘natural nativity’ returns for 4th

‘Tis the season — for reason. What do atheists and freethinkers do during Christmas time? They send winter solstice greeting cards, reclaim a “natural” holiday and balance religious signs and symbols …

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December 1, 2014

FFRF sends fourth complaint to Ohio school district

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent another letter of complaint to the Licking Valley Local School District in Newark, Ohio, its fourth letter since September. The latest letter details a …

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November 26, 2014

FFRF, Chicago chapter counter nativity scene with atheist display

Below: Members of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, Metropolitan Chicago Chapter, brave the elements to put up a display in Daley Plaza. For the second year in a row, the …

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November 26, 2014

FFRF challenges Piedmont, Ala., ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ themed parade

The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter Monday telling the City of Piedmont, Ala., that its planned “Keep Christ in Christmas” parade is unconstitutional. According to the Piedmont Journal, …

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November 25, 2014

Okla. school district rejects Hobby Lobby bible class

Photo credit: Alejandro Zeballos  Thanks to efforts by the Freedom From Religion Foundation and other organizations, Mustang Public Schools is canceling plans to conduct a bible course developed by Hobby …

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November 24, 2014

Colorado Supreme Court slams courthouse door shut against nonreligious citizens

The Freedom From Religion Foundation criticized today’s decision by the Colorado State Supreme Court saying that FFRF and four of its Colorado state members have no right to sue the governor over …

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