News Releases Archive

August 13, 2026

FFRF urges North Carolina: Don’t install Billy Graham monument at Capitol

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on North Carolina officials to reverse course on a planned monument of the controversial religious figure Rev. Billy Graham Jr. The North Carolina General Assembly …

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August 13, 2026

New ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode examines Hegseth-connected Christian nationalist pastor

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” takes on Christian nationalist pastor Doug Wilson in its latest episode.FFRF’s Nancy Noet and Matt Kenyon speak with Spencer Macnaughton, editor-in-chief of Uncloseted …

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August 12, 2026

FFRF: Michigan police department must remove prominent bible passage

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Battle Creek Police Department in Michigan take down a Christian bible verse in large lettering from its public waiting room.“Blessed are the peacemakers: …

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August 10, 2026

FFRF decries Trump administration’s nearly $2 billion giveaway to religious entities

The Freedom From Religion Foundation says the Trump administration’s announcement that it will direct almost $2 billion in global funding toward faith-based organizations is outrageous. The State Department is touting …

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August 7, 2026

Christian nationalist Rep. Ogles loses Tenn. primary after FFRF called for resignation

One of Congress’ most outspoken Christian nationalism proponents has lost his bid for re-election months after the Freedom From Religion Foundation called on him to resign for declaring that Muslims …

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August 6, 2026

The real threat isn’t Muslims — it’s government religious favoritism

The Freedom From Religion Foundation chastises a Senate hearing yesterday for promoting anti-Muslim fearmongering and undermining the First Amendment. The Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee hearing was aptly and ominously titled: …

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August 6, 2026

FFRF awards scholarships to 2026 Lorraine Hansberry winners

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is excited to announce, in association with the Women’s Leadership Project, the awardees of the 2026 Lorraine Hansberry Humanist Scholarship Awards. FFRF gave $2,500 to …

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August 5, 2026

Kansas City Star runs FFRF attorney’s op-ed on recent constitutional win

FFRF Staff Attorney Sammi Lawrence has written an op-ed for the Kansas City Star highlighting a recent notable Freedom From Religion Foundation victory regarding a Christian flag. “The fire department of the city …

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August 5, 2026

FFRF takes Rep. Alford to task for calling church/state separation a ‘lie from Satan’

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is enlightening Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., after his shocking claim that the all-American principle of separation between church and state is a “lie from Satan.” …

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