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Current Action Alerts
Advance bill to protect children by repealing faith-based exemptions
Last month, we asked you to contact your legislators and urge them to support a good bill that would repeal faith-based healing protections for parents who choose not to seek medical attention for their children based on their religious beliefs. That bill recently passed…More »
Urge the Virginia House of Delegates to cease legislative prayer
Please take a moment to urge your delegate to discontinue the practice of legislative prayer. The Virginia House of Delegates recently opened a meeting on the House floor with a six-minute-long divisive prayer that condemned marriage equality and reproductive rights, and threatened legislators with…More »
Georgia: Oppose discriminatory adoption policy
The Georgia Legislature is considering a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded child-placing agencies to discriminate based on religion — and we need your help to stop it. Georgia S.B. 368, currently in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, would prohibit the state from taking…More »
Ask your U.S. legislators to support Darwin Day resolutions!
In the age of “fake news” and “alternative facts,” we need you to stand up for reason and critical thinking in government by supporting Darwin Day resolutions in Congress. Two resolutions, House Resolution 847 and Senate Resolution 495, have been introduced in the U.S. House…More »
Support ratification of the ERA today
Last month, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, outlawing discrimination on the basis of gender. The ERA now meets the three-fourths threshold the Constitution requires for amendments. But new questions have arisen about the validity of a decades-old deadline set…More »
Thank the Clark County Board for removing prayer from meetings
Please show your appreciation of the Clark County School District for its adherence to the Constitution. The district recently discontinued the practice of beginning school board meetings with prayer after receiving a complaint from FFRF. According to local reports, 30 pastors are planning to…More »
Speak out against slate of anti-LGBTQ bills in Colorado
Colorado legislators have introduced a dangerous package of anti-LGBTQ bills, and your lawmakers need to hear your opposition. These six religiously based bills, largely targeting LGBTQ rights in Colorado, are a coordinated attack on secular law: HB20-1272 is a patently unconstitutional bill that restricts marriage…More »
Tell Wisconsin legislators not to give churches preferential tax treatment
The Wisconsin Legislature has introduced two bills intended to give preferential tax treatment to religious institutions, and your representatives need to hear your opposition. Churches are lobbying the Wisconsin Legislature to create a special property tax exemption that removes more property from the tax…More »
Please oppose Iowa bill to expand religious privilege
The Iowa Legislature has introduced a new bill that would drastically expand religious privilege in the state. The bill, S.F. 508, is a state version of the federal law called RFRA, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. The federal RFRA law is directly responsible for…More »
Please support New York’s pro-reproductive health bill!
The New York Legislature is considering a good bill that would increase regulations governing so-called “crisis pregnancy centers.” If passed, Senate Bill S2264 would require any Crisis Pregnancy Center to promptly disclose that it is not a licensed medical provider and will not provide…More »
TAKE ACTION: Eight federal agencies seek rule changes to weaponize “religious liberty”
Eight extremely influential federal agencies have proposed changes to the rules governing how they work with religious organizations. Under the guise of protecting “religious liberty,” the goal of these eight proposals is to allow faith-based organizations to receive federal funding without complying with nondiscrimination laws. …More »
SOUTH DAKOTA: Speak out against anti-trans bill
The South Dakota Legislature is considering a bill that would criminalize doctors who provide medically necessary treatment to transgender youth, most notably prohibiting puberty-blocking medication. South Dakota legislators need to hear your opposition to this discriminatory measure. This bill, H.B. 1057, puts private medical decisions…More »
Please support Missouri’s anti-conversion therapy bill
Missouri could become the next state to ban conversion therapy for minors, and your legislators need to hear your support of this bill. The bill, S.B. 658, would protect LGBTQ youth from the barbaric, pseudoscientific religious treatment deceitfully called “conversion therapy” by restricting any…More »
Please support Kentucky’s anti-conversion therapy bill
Kentucky could become the next state to ban conversion therapy for minors, and your legislators need to hear your support of this bill. The bill, S.B. 85, would protect LGBTQ youth from the barbaric, pseudoscientific religious treatment deceitfully called “conversion therapy” by restricting any…More »
Tennessee: Tell State Senate to reject anti-choice bill
The Tennessee Legislature has introduced an anti-abortion bill that prohibits the state from funding abortion services because doing so would — wait for it — be a violation of state/church separation. The bill, S.B. 1418, seeks to prohibit state funding of abortion services because…More »
Please speak out against Missouri “license to discriminate” bill
The Missouri Legislature is considering a bill that would give student groups at public universities the license to discriminate based on “sincerely held religious beliefs.” In order to ensure that campus groups are welcoming of all students, the majority of U.S. public colleges and universities…More »
New Hampshire: Please take action on two upcoming education bills
The New Hampshire House Education Committee is considering two bills related to religion in schools next week and they need to hear you weigh in. The first bill, HB 1148, seeks to place the theocratic motto “In God We Trust” in New Hampshire public schools.…More »
Urge S.C. senators to support Pro-Birth Accountability Act
A new bill introduced in the South Carolina Legislature would require that if the state bans abortion care, it must pay all costs associated with birthing and raising children born as a result. SB 928, dubbed the “Pro-Birth Accountability Act,” is a retort to…More »
Urge Florida legislators to reject bible classes in public schools
Two bills have been introduced in the Florida Legislature that would require all public schools to offer bible classes. The corresponding bills, HB 341 and SB 746, mandate all Florida public schools offer “an objective study of the Bible, including, but not limited to,…More »
Washington: Tell your legislators to protect children by repealing faith-based exemptions
Two bills have been introduced in the Washington House and Senate that would repeal faith-based healing protections for parents who choose not to seek medical attention for their children based on their religious beliefs. Currently, Washington has a law that protects these parents from legal…More »
Please resist 'In God We Trust' on public buildings
The Missouri Legislature is considering two bills that would require every government-owned building to display “In God We Trust.” We need your help to ensure that Missouri residents are not subjected to government-sponsored proselytizing. These two bills, HB 1712 and HB 1294, are part…More »
URGENT: Tell Arizona lawmakers to reject anti-LGBTQ sex education bill
A dangerous, religiously motivated bill would restrict age-appropriate sex education and ban discussions of LGBTQ people in Arizona public schools. We need your help to stop this. State Sen. Sylvia Allen has proposed SB 1082, which would remove the word “homosexuality” from all public…More »
Tell Nebraska gov. to rescind call to “pray to end abortion”
Last week, Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts issued a proclamation to mark Jan. 22, the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, as a “Statewide Day of Prayer to End Abortion.” Ricketts declares that it is “right and fitting that the citizens of the state of Nebraska…More »
Please resist N.M. “In God We Trust” bill
The New Mexico Legislature is fast-tracking a bill that would require all public buildings and license plates in the state to display “In God We Trust.” We need your help to ensure that New Mexico residents are not subjected to government-sponsored Christian proselytizing. HB…More »
New Jersey: Please tell legislators to eliminate vaccination religious exemptions
The New Jersey Senate is poised to pass a piece of legislation eliminating religious exemptions from vaccine requirements for public school students. Many states, including New Jersey, allow parents to claim a religious exemption from regulations that require they vaccinate their children. When parents choose…More »
URGENT: Please resist “In God We Trust” in schools bill!
The Indiana Legislature is fast-tracking a bill that would require public schools in the state to display “In God We Trust” in every classroom and library. We need your help to ensure that young, impressionable students aren’t subject to religious proselytization. SB 131 is part…More »
Tennessee: Oppose discriminatory adoption policy
The Tennessee Legislature is considering a bill that would allow taxpayer-funded child-placing agencies to discriminate based on religion — and we need your help to stop it. TN SB 1304 would prohibit the state from taking any action against a child-placing agency that declines…More »
ILLINOIS: Urge Effingham mayor to remove religious display on public property
After receiving a complaint from a local resident, FFRF wrote to Effingham, Ill. Mayor Mike Schutzbach urging him to remove a prominent mural of a Latin cross from city-owned property. The mural is located along the path between the Effingham High School sports complex…More »
Tell Gov. Wolf to veto church funding
The Pennsylvania Legislature is rapidly advancing a budget bill that includes giving $7 million of state funds to two Philadelphia churches for religious projects. Fortunately, the governor has the power to veto these provisions. Please use our automated system to tell Gov. Tom Wolf to…More »
Please support the repeal of religious exemptions from vaccination requirements
Facing zealous opposition from religious anti-vaccination protesters, the New Jersey Legislature has postponed a final vote on a bill that would end religious exemptions from vaccine requirements for students. Many states, including New Jersey, allow parents to claim a religious exemption from regulations that…More »
Please oppose new HHS rule permitting taxpayer-funded discrimination
The Trump administration is continuing its relentless attacks on civil rights with a new rule that would allow recipients of Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) funding to discriminate against LGBTQ individuals in the course of their taxpayer-funded services. Particularly distressing is the…More »
OHIO: Please urge your legislators to oppose dangerous anti-choice bill
The Ohio Legislature has introduced a draconian bill that would require doctors to perform a medically impossible procedure or risk being charged with “abortion murder.” H.B. 413 would outlaw abortion outright. It defines a fertilized egg as an “unborn child.” Additionally, the bill mandates doctors…More »
URGENT: Tell your senators to oppose anti-choice judicial nominee Sarah Pitlyk
A divided Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a patently unqualified, ideologically extreme Trump nominee for the federal bench to the full Senate for a vote. The Senate will vote on Pitlyk TODAY, Wednesday, Dec. 4, and your legislators need to hear your voice in…More »
Tell your state senator to oppose bill that threatens secular Ohio public schools
Yesterday, the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 164, the so-called “Student Religious Liberties Act.” This bill is designed to embolden public school employees to abuse their position by pushing religion on their students. We have a chance to stop this bill while it’s in…More »
Please take action TODAY to help defeat theocratic federal judicial nominee
Tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 14, the Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Lawrence VanDyke to a lifetime position on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. It has been widely reported that the American Bar Association declared VanDyke “unqualified” to…More »
Urge Wisconsin lawmakers to reject Christian Nationalist resolution
This Tuesday, the Wisconsin Assembly will consider A.R. 16, “recognizing Thanksgiving week as National bible Week.” Please take a moment to urge your state representative to oppose A.R. 16 and to stand up for the constitutional separation between state and church. The resolution “encourages us…More »
Tell your senators to oppose anti-reproductive rights judicial nominee Sarah Pitlyk
Photo: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing A divided Senate Judiciary Committee recently voted to advance a patently unqualified, ideologically extreme Trump nominee for the federal bench to the full Senate for a vote. The Senate will vote on Sarah Pitlyk on Monday, Nov. 4, and your…More »
URGENT: Oppose extremist Steve Menashi’s confirmation to appeals court
Last month, we asked you to help us oppose the lifetime appointment of yet another conservative ideologue, former White House counsel Steven Menashi to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals. Menashi is scheduled for a vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee tomorrow, so please take…More »
Take action now to oppose federal funding of religious private schools
We have the opportunity to thwart a unique federal handout to religious schools. Last week, a new U.S. Senate bill was introduced that would permanently fund the Washington, D.C., voucher program, the so-called Opportunity Scholarship program, which is the only federally funded voucher program…More »
Oppose extremist Steve Menashi’s confirmation to appeals court
The Trump Administration is expediting the confirmation of yet another conservative ideologue, former White House counsel Steven Menashi, to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Menashi has a long history of undermining equality for women and LGBTQ Americans, as well as a history…More »
Tell your U.S. Senators to pass Equality Act
A landmark civil rights bill is stuck in the U.S. Senate and we need your help in passing it. Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Equality Act with bipartisan support amid great fanfare. This bill (H.R. 5) would amend the…More »
Urge your legislators to support the No Ban Act
The Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations are holding a joint hearing today, Tuesday, Sept. 24, on “Oversight of the Trump Administration’s Travel Ban” and it focuses on one of FFRF’s key legislative initiatives, the No BAN Act.…More »
Please oppose Penn. ‘In God We Trust’ bill
The Pennsylvania Legislature is considering a bill providing for the display of “In God We Trust” in “classrooms and other areas in public school buildings.” We need your help to ensure that a captive audience of young, impressionable students aren’t forced to view a…More »
Thank Rep. Huffman for standing up to Christian Nationalism
Rep. Jared Huffman, co-chair of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, is under fire for standing up to Christian Nationalists — and he needs to hear your words of support. On FFRF’s national television show “Freethought Matters” that aired last weekend, Huffman pointed out that requiring witnesses…More »
Urge Congress to pass the Do No Harm Act today
When it was passed into law nearly 30 years ago, The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) was purportedly intended to shield those with minority religious beliefs from the domination of the religious majority. Predictably, however, the Religious Right has hijacked this law as an unfettered…More »
Take action against proposed rule allowing taxpayer funded religious discrimination
Yesterday, the Department of Labor published a new rule that would allow federal contractors to discriminate against employees based on “sincerely held religious tenets,” putting minority rights in immediate danger. The proposed rule would allow religiously affiliated federal contractors to discriminate based on an…More »
Oppose new HHS rules eliminating civil rights protections in health care
In June, the Department of Health and Human Services proposed sweeping rollbacks on non-discrimination regulations under the Affordable Care Act, including those protecting abortion care and LGBTQ patients. This rule would amend Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race,…More »
Urge your U.S. Rep. to support repeal of international blasphemy laws
This week, Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Md. and Mark Meadows, R-N.C., introduced in a bipartisan initiative House Resolution 512, a renewed effort calling for “the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy and apostasy laws.” The resolution specifically notes that “secularists” are frequent victims of such laws. Blasphemy…More »
Tell New Philadelphia Schools to hold firm on removal of 10 Commandments display
Last week, New Philadelphia City Schools in Ohio removed a Ten Commandment plaque from Welty Middle School after FFRF lodged a complaint against the unconstitutional religious display. Districts commonly receive negative pushback from discontented community members after they take down religious paraphernalia in compliance with…More »
Support vaccination expansion for minors in D.C.!
The Council of the District of Columbia is considering a good bill that would allow minors of any age to consent to vaccinations that are recommended by the United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. This bill, B23-0171, also establishes conditions for demonstrating informed consent…More »
URGENT: Oppose Kacsmaryk confirmation ASAP
This week, the U.S. Senate will vote on the nomination of anti-LGBTQ, anti-choice extremist Matthew Kacsmaryk to a lifetime federal judgeship in the Northern District of Texas. Kacsmaryk, general counsel at the infamous First Liberty Institute, is a direct threat to the separation of state…More »
Please oppose Pennsylvania ‘In God We Trust’ bill
The Pennsylvania Legislature is considering a bill that would permit public schools in the state to display “In God We Trust” in “classrooms and other areas in public school buildings.” We need your help to ensure that young, impressionable students aren’t subject to religious proselytization.…More »
Support the Every Child Deserves a Family Act today
The Every Child Deserves a Family Act was reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week with bipartisan support. Please ask your representative to support this bill by adding their name as a co-sponsor. This bill, known as H.B. 3114, prohibits federally funded child…More »
Take action to curb child marriage in Louisiana
The Louisiana Legislature has advanced a good bill, SB 172, that would establish a minimum age requirement of 16 for marriage and only allow minors to marry people who aren't more than four years older than them. There currently is no minimum legal age for…More »
ACT NOW: Oppose six-week abortion ban!
The Louisiana House is slated to advance a near-total abortion ban bill next week, and your representative needs to hear your opposition. SB 184, like similar anti-choice bills popping up in states across the country, bans abortion before most women even know they are…More »
URGENT: Oppose taxpayer funding of religious ministry & CPCs
The Arizona Legislature is considering legislation that would give $2.5 million to the Human Coalition, a religious ministry and Crisis Pregnancy Center. If passed, these bills (SB 1547 in the Senate and HB 2759 in the House) would be egregious violations of secular rights. Crisis…More »
Oppose Project Blitz “religious freedom” bill
The Texas Legislature has flagrantly evaded rules and procedures to revive one of its so-called “religious freedom” bills. The bill, SB 1978, intends to codify the right to discriminate based on religious beliefs. The bill has been rushed through both chambers of the legislature.…More »
Urge California Senate to protect victims of clergy abuse!
The California Legislature is considering a bill, SB 360, that would partially remove the confessional exemption from mandatory reporting laws, holding clergy legally accountable for reporting child abuse. Currently, under California law, “a clergy member who acquires knowledge of or a reasonable suspicion of…More »
ACT NOW: Alabama’s not done turning back the clock on civil liberties
The Alabama Legislature is fast-tracking a bill that would allow state-funded public schools to indoctrinate students as early as sixth grade with bible classes. We need your help to stop this bill in its tracks. SB 14 is part of Project Blitz, the Christian fundamentalists’…More »
Please encourage Gov. Mills to sign two good bills
Amidst a wave of bad bills around the country, it is refreshing to see several good bills land on the desk of Gov. Janet Mills. The Freedom From Religion Foundation commends the Maine legislature for advancing these bills, but we need your help to ensure…More »
