FFRF co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor will join Fred Edwords, a leading lecturer on humanism, founder and president of Black Nonbelievers, Inc. Mandisa Thomas, and John Leeker, Director of Library and Archives at Meadville-Lombard Theological Seminary and Treasurer of the Unitarian Universalist Humanist Association to discuss the historical background of modern humanism and the progress of the American Humanist Association since its founding 80 years ago. This virtual discussion will take place on July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. CST and is part of the AHA's 80th Annual Conference. Schedule and registration information can be found here.

Please join FFRF’s Dan Barker and Andrew Seidel along with a host of secular activists to celebrate the 2021 Thomas Paine Day via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, beginning at 3:45 PM PST/6:45 PM EST. The life and work of Thomas Paine will be honored with a variety of presentations and musical interludes, and attendees will get a sneak peek at the progress of sculptor Zenos Frudakis’ Thomas Paine statue. Watch the archived video here.

Please join FFRF’s Dan Barker and Andrew Seidel along with a host of secular activists to celebrate the 2021 Thomas Paine Day via Zoom on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, beginning at 3:45 PM PST/6:45 PM EST. The life and work of Thomas Paine will be honored with a variety of presentations and musical interludes, and attendees will get a sneak peek at the progress of sculptor Zenos Frudakis’ Thomas Paine statue. Registration is required. This event is free and open to the public.

Hosted by the Lake Superior Freethinkers chapter of FFRF, Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel will speak on Sunday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. CST. Andrew will discuss Christian Nationalism, its role in the January 6 insurrection, and his acclaimed book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American. Andrew will make himself available for a Q&A session following his presentation. This free virtual event will be hosted on Zoom. 

FFRF Legal Director Rebecca Markert will appear at the Cultural and Secular Jewish Organization's annual conference on Sunday, May 30th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. EST. The theme of the 2021 virtual conference is "Interconnections: Networking, Supporting and Growing Together" which will be hosted on the Go-To-Meeting platform. Rebecca's talk will focus on recent developments in religious liberty cases and the impact on secular issues and communities. Register for the conference here.

FFRF co-president Dan Barker will appear on Critical Faculty with Hanney Seylim on Friday, May 21, at 9:30 a.m. CST. Dan will discuss whether YHWH, Yeshua, and Allah are one and the same god. This event will be live on YouTube and is free and open to the public.

FFRF Legal Director Rebecca Markert and Associate Counsel Elizabeth Cavell will present a timely discussion titled, " 'On the Basis of Sex:' Civil Rights after Bostock v. Clayton County" On Sunday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m. (PDT) at the virtual Secular Student Alliance Conference.  The presentation will cover the legal background of the case, what it means for religious liberty, namely religious exemptions to the Civil Rights Act, and how that impacts civil rights moving forward particularly for transgender rights, and, of course, crucial to any discussion of civil rights progress moving forward is the issue of the make-up of the federal courts. 

The 2021 SSA conference is a multi-day virtual conference with live-streaming and on-demand video for students and the larger secular community. The conference runs May 15-16, 2021, and consists of excellent speakers, grassroots organizing workshops, and leadership training.  Please register for free today and invite a friend to join you!

Hosted by the Humanist Society of Greater Phoenix (HSGP), FFRF's Director of Strategic Response, Andrew Seidel will discuss Christian Nationalism, its role in the January 6 insurrection, and his acclaimed book, The Founding Myth: Why Christian Nationalism Is Un-American via Zoom on Sunday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. (MST) . Andrew will delve into the threat Christian nationalism poses to our secular nation, something he's been warning and writing about for many years, and focus on how to defeat the Christian nationalist identity. This event is free and open to the public. Zoom link and more information are available on the HSGP Facebook event page.

FFRF co-presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker will appear at the inaugural Conference on Religious Trauma on Wednesday, May 12, from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. CST. The Conference on Religious Trauma is intended to educate therapists and lay persons about religious trauma syndrome and connecting survivors of religious trauma with qualified therapists and resources to aid in recovery. Dan, a co-founder of The Clergy Project which provides support for religious leaders who "lose faith in faith" will discuss his personal journey from evangelical preacher to atheist activist, along with his many books. Annie Laurie, who co-founded the Freedom From Religion Foundation along with her mother, Anne Nicol Gaylor, will discuss her book Betrayal of Trust: Clergy Abuse of Children, which was the first book documenting widespread sexual abuse by clergy. Tickets and registration for the conference are available here. Email [email protected] for more information.

Don't miss Coffee & Conversation with FFRF Staff Attorney Sam Grover and Legal Fellow Joseph McDonald on Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. CT!

Brew a cup of your favorite coffee or tea and join us on Tuesday, May 11, at 10 a.m. Central time to participate in FFRF's new virtual event, "Coffee & Conversation." FFRF Staff Attorney Sam Grover and Legal Fellow Joseph McDonald will discuss the many intersections between freethought and public health. They will answer a variety of questions, including: How will the Catholic takeover of America's hospitals affect access to care? How should a freethinker plan for end-of-life decision-making? How do you keep the hospital chaplain out of your room? Q&A will follow. This event is exclusively for FFRF members and will be recorded. Look for your emailed invitation sent on May 4, 2021.

Join a host of secular organizations to celebrate The National Day of Reason with the "Mayday for Humanity" Zoom event on Thursday, May 6, 2021 beginning at 4:00 PM PST/7:00 PM EST. Comedians Leighann Lord and Ian Harris will co-host this 3-hour event featuring comedians, poets, and musical performers. The National Day of Reason is the non-religious answer to the National Day of Prayer. As the religious community prays, nontheist communities across the country roll up their sleeves and get to work in support of the 2021 Secular Week of Action (April 30 - May 9). The Mayday for Humanity event provides the opportunity to participate virtually by collecting online donations to benefit shelters and food banks that serve communities in a non-discriminatory and secular manner and includes an online auction which is now open for bidding. 

Register for the Zoom event at: bit.ly/Join4Humanity 

Pre-event donations can be made at: bit.ly/MAYDAY4HUMANITY

FFRF's Director of Strategic Response Andrew Seidel will join Matt Dillahunty on The Atheist Experience a live, weekly call-in show on Sunday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. CDT. The Atheist Experience, produced by the Atheist Community of Austin, is a webcast that encourages theists and atheists alike to call in to discuss the existence of God and related topics. Calls from theists are usually given priority, as the aim of the webcast is to encourage theists to question their theistic beliefs. The show is broadcast live on YouTube.

Join us on Tuesday, April 6 at 10 a.m. central time to participate in FFRF's new virtual event, "Coffee & Conversation." FFRF's resident expert on Christian nationalism, Andrew Seidel, will have a discussion about the Capitol attack three months ago, and the role that Christian nationalism played. Q&A will follow. This event is exclusive for FFRF members and will be recorded. For FFRF members-only. Look for your emailed invitation sent on March 30, 2021.

FFRF co-president Dan Barker will appear at a virtual meeting hosted by the East Tennessee Chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation and East Tennessee Rationalists on Sunday, March 21, at 10:30 a.m. (EDT). The topic of the discussion will center around Dan's book Free Will Explained, and FFRF's current efforts to defend the Establishment Clause. Q&A will follow. Email the chapter here. 

Hosted by the New York Society for Ethical Culture, Mark Dann, Director of Governmental Affairs for the Freedom From Religion Foundation, will discuss the changing political landscape in Washington and how we can advance a secular legislative agenda on March 14 from 11:00 am - 12:15 pm. This event can be viewed on the NYSEC Youtube channel.

FFRF co-president Dan Barker will appear at a virtual meeting hosted by Sunday Assembly Nashville on Sunday, March 14, at 10:30 am Central. Dan will discuss his colorful journey from evangelical preacher to atheist activist, along with his many books. Sunday Assembly Nashville is part of the international movement of people who want to celebrate the one life we know we have. find more information on their Facebook page and MeetUp. This event will be live on YouTube and is free and open to the public. 

FFRF Co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor, will join the Humanist Association of San Diego to discuss her timeless book, Women Without Superstition: "No Gods - No Masters" on Sunday, March 7 at 3:00 p.m. (CDT). This event is free and open to the public. Meeting information can be found on the Humanist Association of San Diego event page.

Don't miss FFRF co-president Dan Barker on the podcast "When Belief Dies #36 - 'Meteorites and Compasses'" available on YouTube at 12:00 AM CST Wednesday, February 10, 2021. Hosted by Sam, a former self-identified Christian turned atheists blogger the two explore honest reflections on faith, religion, and life. More information and archived podcasts can be for on the When Belief Dies website.

Join other freethinkers and FFRF Co-President Dan Barker with Drinking Liberally Grafton for a discussion on atheism, the separation of the state and church, and Dan's many books on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at 6:30 PM via Zoom hosted by Drinking Liberally Grafton. Check out the Drinking Liberally Grafton Facebook pagefor more information. This event is free and open to the public.

FFRF co-president Annie Laurie Gaylor will appear on the AM Radio show “California State University Channel Islands Presents About Education”, hosted by Neil Kreisel on Wednesday, February 3 from 2-3 PM (PST). The show can also be found on AM 1290 (KZSB) in Santa Barbara and is streamed live at KZSB. (Formerly named AHA! Presents about Education.). It is archived on SoundCloud.