News Releases Archive

June 7, 2013

Wisconsin voucher expansion scheme alarming

FFRF Statement “Forward” may be the official motto of Wisconsin, but Wisconsin’s governor has made an alarming deal with legislative leadership that will take our state educational system backward. Wisconsin’s …

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June 7, 2013

Bigoted U.S. reps say no to equality in military

There are plenty of foxhole atheists, but religionists on the U.S. House Armed Services Committee made sure this week that none will be allowed to serve as secular representatives in …

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June 7, 2013

FFRF opposes ‘controversial issue’ creationism in public schools

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is objecting to proposals in Springboro, Ohio, that appear to promote religion under the guise of controversial issues and patriotic ceremonies. FFRF, a Madison, Wis.-based …

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June 6, 2013

FFRF calls out Pickens County Schools multiple religious offenses

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is placing the blame for a string of problematic religious violations in Pickens County schools, Pickens S.C., upon its prayerful Board of Education. A valedictorian’s …

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June 5, 2013

There’s no reason to keep hating

Oh no! “Pulpit Freedom Sunday” is back! The Orwellian-named “Alliance Defending Freedom” typically hosts the annual Pulpit Freedom Sunday in the fall, encouraging pastors around the country to openly violate …

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May 30, 2013

FFRF’s “Colorado Day of Prayer” victory appealed to state Supreme Court

The Colorado Supreme Court announced earlier this month that it will hear an appeal by Gov. John Hickenlooper of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s victory in the appeals court declaring …

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May 29, 2013

Church hosting school concert is unholy mix of church and state

The Freedom From Religion Foundation remains concerned at a Texas school districts role in organizing tonight’s performance at a high school auditorium which was paid for by a Baptist Church. …

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May 24, 2013

FFRF banner in Wilkes-Barre: Nothing Fails Like Prayer

Wilkes-Barre student Justin Vacula, in conjunction with the Freedom From Religion Foundation, has just arranged placement of a colorful banner saying “Nothing Fails Like Prayer” in Public Square in downtown …

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May 24, 2013

Boy Scouts of America still practices discrimination

Statement by Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker FFRF Co-Presidents We congratulate Boy Scouts of America for lifting its longtime, hurtful ban on gays being members. BSA has taken a …

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