News Releases Archive
IRS refusal to act doesn’t repeal Johnson Amendment, FFRF asserts
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is sharply condemning the IRS’s stunning decision to openly abandon enforcement of the Johnson Amendment when it comes to churches, which could effectively turn them …
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FFRF Co-President’s op-ed defines stakes of Ryan Walters lawsuit
FFRF Co-President Annie Laurie Gaylor has written an op-ed featured in Oklahoma’s Tulsa World newspaper detailing the threat to the state/church watchdog’s First Amendment rights posed by a lawsuit from …
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FFRF condemns Abbott’s call for prayer after Texas flood disaster, urges investment in science
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is strongly criticizing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for issuing yet another hollow “Day of Prayer” proclamation and for making insensitive remarks following the devastating flooding …
FFRF calls for Wash. school district to keep curriculum secular
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Quilcene School Board not to adopt a proposed “Bible-based curriculum.” A concerned parent reported that the Quilcene School Board is considering adopting a “Bible-based curriculum,” …
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Transportation secretary delivers Christian sermon and insults nonbelievers
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is castigating Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for hijacking the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy commencement to deliver a Christian sermon and denigrate the nonreligious. Speaking in …
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Texas families sue to block law requiring Ten Commandments in every public-school classroom
A group of 16 multifaith and nonreligious Texas families filed suit in federal court today to block a new state law requiring all public elementary and secondary schools to display a …
Gov. Cox insults Utahns with a ‘Day of Prayer and Fasting’ for rain
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is once again calling out Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s show of governmental piety in proclaiming a day for Utah citizens to “pray for rain.”“Utah is facing a …
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FFRF applauds decision ending threat of 19th century abortion ban in Wisconsin
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is commending the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision today that a draconian 19th century statute can’t be used to ban abortions. In a 4-3 decision, the …
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FFRF cheers poll showing most oppose religion in public schools
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is pleased that a new survey shows majorities or pluralities of the public still favor keeping most aspects of religion out of public schools. Laudably, …
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