News Releases Archive
‘Pulpit Freedom Sunday’ crosses legal, ethical line
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, which was at the center of a high-profile lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over illegal church electioneering, warned this week that “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” …
More » from ‘Pulpit Freedom Sunday’ crosses legal, ethical line
FFRF calls for bible-class moratorium in Rowan-Salisbury, N.C. schools
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has told the Rowan-Salisbury (N.C.) School System it must immediately drop unconstitutional elementary school-level bible classes. The national state/church watchdog, with more than 21,000 members, including about …
More » from FFRF calls for bible-class moratorium in Rowan-Salisbury, N.C. schools
FFRF: Ohio elementary school yearbook crosses the line
A national state/church watchdog has called on the superintendent of Gallia County Local Schools in Patriot, Ohio, to recall and replace a 2014 elementary school yearbook whose cover features a …
More » from FFRF: Ohio elementary school yearbook crosses the line
CBS, ’60 Minutes,’ reject Ron Reagan’s ‘unabashed atheist’ ad
The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s ad featuring Ron Reagan describing himself as “an unabashed atheist” has been rejected for airing by CBS, not only by “60 Minutes,” the desired placement, …
More » from CBS, ’60 Minutes,’ reject Ron Reagan’s ‘unabashed atheist’ ad
Georgia high school religious monument to be modified/removed after FFRF complaint
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, has scored another victory for secularism in a public high school. The Madison, Wis.-based group has 21,500 members nationally, including over 400 members in Ga. …
More » from Georgia high school religious monument to be modified/removed after FFRF complaint
FFRF protests police-sponsored prayer vigil, chaplain program, and religious motto
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Ocala (Fla.) Police Department to cancel a “Community Prayer Vigil” scheduled for tonight, Wed., Sept. 24. Police Chief Greg Graham posted a …
More » from FFRF protests police-sponsored prayer vigil, chaplain program, and religious motto
Announcing 2014 Michael Hakeem Memorial Award college essay winners
The Freedom From Religion Foundation has awarded and sincerely congratulates the 21 currently enrolled college student winners in its annual essay competition. Currently enrolled college students were asked to write …
More » from Announcing 2014 Michael Hakeem Memorial Award college essay winners
FFRF calls on Congress to disinvite Pope Francis
The nation’s largest association of nonbelievers is calling on U.S. Reps. John Boehner and Nancy Pelosi to withdraw their invitation to Pope Francis to address Congress, in part over the …
More » from FFRF calls on Congress to disinvite Pope Francis
FFRF to honor 3 at convention for secular ‘blessings’
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased to announce it will be featuring the three top winners in its premiere “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” contest to spur secular activism when …
More » from FFRF to honor 3 at convention for secular ‘blessings’
