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Zack Kopplin – Richard and Beverly Hermsen Student Activist Award
Zack Kopplin, 20, received FFRF’s first Richard and Beverly Hermsen Student Activist Award of $5,000 for his impressive work to repeal a stealth creationism law in Louisiana. This is his …
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Juan Mendez
Arizona state Rep. Juan Mendez, D-Tempe, caused a stir nationwide May 21 with his godless invocation opening a legislative session. This is his speech, edited for print, in acceptance of …
Dan Savage
Acclaimed author, gay rights advocate and nationally syndicated columnist Dan Savage graciously accepted FFRF’s Emperor Has No Clothes Award at the 36th national convention in September in Madison, Wis., …
Jim McCollum – Champion of the First Amendment Award
Jim McCollum, FFRF Life Member and previous “Champion of the First Amendment” recipient, spoke at FFRF’s 36th national convention Sept. 28, 2013, in Madison, Wis. McCollum talked about his role …
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Ellery Schempp – Champion of the First Amendment Award
Ellery Schempp, an FFRF Lifetime Member and recipient of its Champion of the First Amendment award, is an accomplished Ph.D. physicist. He was a plaintiff in Abington School District v. Schempp, …
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Sara Paretsky
Paretsky is an ardent supporter of separation of state and church and women’s reproductive rights and creator of the famous V.I. Warshawski detective series, which revolutionized the mystery world. Paretsky …
Freedom From Religion, Albuquerque
A chapter of the Freedom From Religion Foundation Freedom From Religion, Albuquerque (FFR-ABQ) is working to keep state and church separate and to educate the public about the views of …
Daniel Koster – Thomas W. Jendrock Student Activist Award
Daniel Koster is the recipient of the Thomas W. Jendrock Student Activist Award of $1,000. It’s endowed for 2013 by FFRF’s very kind member Thomas Jendrock. By Daniel Koster On …
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