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A bipartisan bill securing a federal right to abortion and contraception has just been introduced in the Senate. The bill, called the Reproductive Freedom For All Act, needs your immediate support to meet an urgent crisis. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on… More »
Please vote on Aug. 2 against a proposed anti-choice constitutional amendment. The proposed amendment asserts that nothing in your state Constitution creates a right to abortion or requires state funding for the procedure. It is an attempt to put a nail in the coffin of… More »
FFRF asks you to urge President Biden to declare a National Health Emergency to protect reproductive rights and take more steps to ensure that everyone who needs it has access to safe and legal abortion care. The only organized opposition to abortion rights is religious… More »
Indiana legislators will be considering multiple restrictions and bans in a special session beginning today. Bills include one to ban most abortions with exceptions for rape, incest, or “substantial permanent impairment of life” or SB 1, which contains specific, unnecessary limitations on medication abortions. Because… More »
The Respect for Marriage Act, HR 8404, introduced by Rep. Jerry Nadler, is meant not only to codify the right to same-sex marriage but to provide federal protections for interracial marriages. After passing in the House, The Respect for Marriage Act is on its way… More »
Today, July 21, the House will be voting on HR 8373 or the Right to Contraception Act, which would put into law the right to use contraception. When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, it threw our nation and reproductive… More »
Your member of Congress is on a subcommittee that will consider an excellent bill tomorrow morning. Please take a moment to send an email urging support for the bill at tomorrow’s hearing. The House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands will meet tomorrow… More »
Please urge your member of Congress to vote for the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling on the House to once again pass the Women's Health Protection Act (which it approved last fall) with additional provisions addressing the repeal of Roe. … More »
Please use our automated system to contact your U.S. representative now to urge them to co-sponsor a vital bill to protect consumers from duplicitous health care sharing ministries. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, is seeking original co-sponsors before he introduces… More »
Gov. Tony Evers recently announced a special legislative session to finally overturn Wisconsin’s archaic 1849 law criminalizing abortion. FFRF is requesting you to urge your state representative and senator to vote accordingly. The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s home state of Wisconsin is one of nine states… More »
The New York Education Department has a public comment period for proposed regulations that would require yeshivas and other private religious schools to provide the equivalent of basic secular education. This proposal would be a significant step toward correcting a severe problem in the state.… More »
A New York bill that would assure access to nonreligious substance abuse recovery programs is on the brink of a Senate vote, but it needs your help to get there. Please take a moment to contact your senator and ask for help for this bill.… More »
Please take a moment to contact your representative in the California Assembly and urge a yes vote on AB 2223. This bill would no longer treat stillbirths as “unattended deaths,” requiring a coroner’s investigation. Sometime soon, the heavily conservative U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decimate… More »
Monday afternoon, Louisiana senators will be considering a bill that would carve out broad religious exemptions for churches in the state. Please take a moment to contact your senator and tell them that religious favoritism should not be part of Louisiana law. HB 953 would… More »
HB 454 is getting a hearing in the Ohio House Committee on Families, Aging, and Human Services and must be stopped before heading to the full House. The hearing is tomorrow, May 19, so please take a moment to contact them today. Anti-LGBTQ legislative efforts… More »
The Haven, Kan., City Council voted to remove “In God We Trust” decals from police vehicles last week thanks to a measure introduced by Councilmember Sandra Williams. She emphasized that the police department was an improper place to be having conversations about God. “In God… More »
HB 813, a bill that would completely outlaw abortion and allow women who terminate pregnancies to be charged with murder, is scheduled for a floor debate in the House this Thursday, May 12. Please urge your state representative to stand up against this outrageous bill.… More »
The New York Senate Education Committee is considering a bill (S 3472) tomorrow, May 10, at 9:45 a.m. that would require all non-public schools, even private Christian schools, to make menstrual products available to students at no cost. Please take a few moments to urge… More »
In light of the revelations last night that a draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade has the support of a majority of Supreme Court justices, FFRF is asking you to act! Roe v. Wade protects a fundamental right imperiled by religiously motivated politicians and… More »
Your representative in the U.S. House is uniquely positioned to support House Bill 6720, a bill to memorialize America’s “Forgotten Founder” Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C. Please take a moment to urge that. Rep. Jamie Raskin, the co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, introduced legislation… More »
The South Carolina Committee on Education and Public Works is considering a bill tomorrow that would require public schools to display “In God We Trust” in every school across the state. We need your help to ensure that young, impressionable students aren’t subject to religious… More »
Congress has named the first Thursday in May as the “National Day of Prayer,” an unconstitutional law the Freedom From Religion Foundation has litigated but was unable to halt. But now we and you can fight back!Please take a minute to support landmark legislation… More »
A recent invocation by Michigan state Sen. Lana Thies proves that state legislators and other governmental bodies should finally drop the archaic ritual of opening sessions with prayer. Please urge your state representative and senator to end the ritual of opening with a prayer.… More »
The Rapid City Area Schools Board must end its unconstitutional practice of opening its meetings with prayer. FFRF is asking you to prod the board to end this unconstitutional practice that it started in October. While allowing local religious leaders to deliver prayers has been… More »
House Bill 1084 would prohibit schools from teaching any lessons that “advocate for divisive concepts,” with the purpose of stopping discussion about white privilege or racism. The bill also includes anti-trans language that cruelly aims to make the life of trans kids more difficult.… More »
Say thank you to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers for vetoing a bill based on faulty assumptions about immunity to Covid-19 that scientific research has thoroughly refuted. SB 622 would have allowed “natural immunity” to replace vaccine requirements, even though the evidence is clear that this… More »
Your member of Congress, Rep. Julia Brownley, is one of the newest co-sponsors of the Thomas Paine Memorial Resolution. The legislation will begin the process of constructing a monument in the District of Columbia in honor of Thomas Paine, an 18th-century freethinker who wrote famous… More »
Alabama lawmakers recently passed legislation outlawing gender-affirming care for kids, as well as a copycat “Don’t Say Gay” bill tacked on to an anti-trans bathroom bill. SB 184 would make it a felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for a doctor to… More »
After more than a year of being held without charges, Nigerian atheist Mubarak Bala has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. His supposed “crime” was expressing his atheism on Facebook. The Freedom From Religion Foundation has contacted the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria to urge… More »
Your member of Congress, Jim Cooper, is one of the newest co-sponsors of the Thomas Paine Memorial Resolution. The legislation will begin the process of constructing a monument in the District of Columbia in honor of Thomas Paine, an 18th-century freethinker who wrote famous pamphlets… More »
Your member of Congress, Jim Cooper, is one of the newest co-sponsors of the Thomas Paine Memorial Resolution. The legislation will begin the process of constructing a monument in the District of Columbia in honor of Thomas Paine, an 18th-century freethinker who wrote famous pamphlets… More »
Help protect abortion rights in your state! FFRF is asking you to promptly contact Gov. Ron DeSantis and urge him to veto HB 5, a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks. Such a blatantly religiously influenced bill should not be allowed to take… More »
Help protect abortion rights in your state! FFRF is asking you to promptly contact your state senator and representative to tell them not to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s likely veto on HB 3, a bill that has already passed the state Senate and House and… More »
Senate Bill 2, which is currently being sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt, would reprehensibly ban trans women and girls from participating in women’s athletics. The marginalization of trans athletes is rooted in archaic gender stereotypes based on a false understanding of strength, biology, and the… More »
The New York Assembly has recently passed A 8163/S 7313, a bill that expands treatment options for New Yorkers in the criminal justice system. If enacted, this legislation would ensure that all individuals who are mandated to attend recovery support programs are provided with secular… More »
Senate Bill 1165, which is currently being sent to Gov. Doug Ducey, would reprehensibly ban trans women from participating in women’s athletics. The marginalization of trans athletes is rooted in archaic gender stereotypes based on a false understanding of strength, biology, and the proper gender… More »
Please help FFRF chime in against pre-meeting prayer that’s an official part of the Dane County Board of Supervisors meetings! The board’s executive virtual committee will consider a resolution against meeting prayers on Thursday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m. (The final vote will take place… More »
SB 1216 is a cruel bill that would demonize LGBTQ people and add more suffering to an already marginalized group of people. This “Don’t say gay” copycat bill would prohibit state textbooks and instructional materials that promote, normalize, support, or address lesbian, gay, bisexual or… More »
Please contact Vermont’s House Committee on Ways and Means to urge support for S 53, a bill that would make menstrual products, such as tampons and pads, tax-exempt. The committee is meeting on Tuesday at noon, so please take the time to get in touch… More »
Please join FFRF in taking a moment right now to pressure Idaho Gov. Brad Little to veto the draconian abortion ban just passed by the Idaho legislature. It’s a copycat of Texas’ SB8, which bans abortion at six weeks (before most women realize they are… More »
Senate Bill 1309, which passed the Idaho Legislature yesterday, would bar abortions before most individuals even realize they are pregnant. It is unconstitutional under Roe v. Wade. It denies pregnant persons bodily autonomy and it is based on a cruel law that has caused chaos… More »
HB 322 is currently in the Alabama Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs and must be stopped before heading to the full Senate. This bill is deceitfully described as being crafted “to require public K-12 schools to designate the use of rooms where students may be… More »
On Monday, March 14, the Arizona Senate Government Committee will consider a bill that would carve out broad religious exemptions for churches in the state. Please take a moment to contact the committee and tell its members that religious favoritism should not be part of… More »
The Oklahoma Senate is considering a slew of dangerous anti-choice bills that would almost completely shut down access to comprehensive reproductive health care in the state. We need you to speak out against these extremist proposals. The bills include Senate Bill 1503, a Texas-style abortion… More »
Indiana House Bill 1134 would prohibit schools from suggesting students should feel any “discomfort” on account of their race, with the purpose of stopping discussion about white privilege or racism. It would also require schools to post every material used in every lesson, delineated by… More »
An unconstitutional resolution is being considered by the Oklahoma House of Representatives that would designate the bible the official state book of Oklahoma. This outrageous bill has already passed a House committee and needs to be stopped now! Please take action against this unconstitutional move… More »
Florida’s HB 1557, or the “Don’t say gay” bill, would prohibit classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity and require a teacher to effectively “out” students to their parents. This is a cruel bill that would demonize LGBTQ people and add more suffering to an… More »
Please take a moment to help stop a dangerous South Carolina bill that has a hearing this week. This medical religious refusal bill, or the “Medical Ethics and Diversity Act,” would allow licensed health care workers (such as doctors and nurses) and health care payers… More »
Please urge your senators to vote ”yes” on Monday, Feb. 28, for the Women’s Health Protection Act (WHPA). The Senate must act now to pass the Women’s Health Protection Act. The act, which has passed the House, will codify the protections in Roe v. Wade… More »
The Osceola County School Board recently ended its unconstitutional practice of opening its meetings with prayer. However, it’s considering a proposal on Tuesday, March 8, to reinstate the prayers. FFRF is asking you to prod the members to stand by their decision to end this… More »
Help protect abortion rights in your state! FFRF is asking you to promptly contact your Statehouse representative to vote against SB 1146, a bill that has already passed the state senate and would ban abortion after 15 weeks. Such a blatantly religiously influenced bill should not… More »
FFRF is asking you to quickly contact and urge your state senator to vote against HB 4004, a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks. Such a blatantly religiously influenced bill should not be allowed to proceed and take effect. This bill, which is… More »
FFRF is asking you to quickly ask your state senator to vote against HB 5, a bill that would ban abortion after 15 weeks. Such a blatantly religiously influenced bill should not be allowed to proceed and take effect. This bill, which is unconstitutional under… More »
An Iowa Senate committee has approved a bill that would drastically expand religious privilege in the state. The bill, SF 2284, is a state version of the federal law called RFRA, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. This discriminatory bill died last year, but we need… More »
Arizona Senate Bill 1399 has passed through a committee and will soon be voted on by the state Senate. It would allow adoption and foster care agencies to discriminate on the basis of religion. They could, for example, refuse to work with parents or children… More »
\ Please ask your member of Congress to support a just-introduced HR 6720, a bill to memorialize America’s “forgotten Founder” Thomas Paine in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, introduced legislation today to authorize the construction of a long-overdue… More »
FFRF is excited to announce a new and improved system to make it easy for you to take action to fight for state/church separation! Keep an eye on your email for upcoming details, but if you want to try the new system out, click the… More »
Please help FFRF oppose congressional participation in the upcoming 70th National Prayer Breakfast, scheduled to take place next week, Thursday, Feb. 3. FFRF has had success in discouraging members of Congress from attending, and we need your continued help to educate Congress. This private event,… More »
Tomorrow, Jan. 22, will mark the 49th anniversary of the landmark decision, Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion nationwide and ensured the basic rights of reproductive privacy and self-determination. With the Supreme Court, for underlying religious reasons, poised to overturn or negate Roe later this… More »
Please help FFRF keep religion out of public schools in South Dakota! Ask the House Committee on Education not to back Gov. Kristi Noem’s required time for school-sponsored prayer disguised as a “moment of silence.” This hearing is tomorrow (Friday) morning at 7:45 a.m., so… More »