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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

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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August 5, 2026

Okla. plaintiffs urge federal court to uphold rejection of religious public charter school

A group of seven Oklahoma taxpayers today urged a federal court to uphold the state’s rejection of an attempt to open the nation’s first religious public charter school. The intervenors …

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August 5, 2026

FFRF prompts removal of religious displays from Michigan classroom

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded Michigan’s Zeeland Public Schools to remove numerous religious displays from an elementary school classroom.A concerned community member informed the state/church watchdog that a Spanish …

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August 4, 2026

Mary Trump joins latest ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode

The newest installment of “Secular Spotlight” features psychologist and author Mary L. Trump providing a firsthand account of a recent gathering of nonreligious congressional members. Trump joins “Secular Spotlight” to reflect on the third annual …

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August 4, 2026

‘God front and center’: FFRF condemns Blanche’s shocking Christian nationalist views

A highly alarming aspect of Todd Blanche’s record is being overshadowed as he appears headed toward confirmation as U.S. attorney general. Blanche has explicitly embraced Christian nationalism and has been …

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