This is the (slightly edited) speech that Ann Druyan gave at FFRF’s national convention in Boston on Nov. 20, 2021. She was introduced by FFRF Co-President Dan Barker. Dan Barker: …
Day: December 7, 2021
Stop official prayers, FFRF demands of Va. school board
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking a Virginia school district to stop its ongoing unconstitutional practice of opening school board meetings with a prayer. Hanover County Public Schools open …
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FFRF ends Ohio high school coach-sponsored prayer
An Ohio public high school football coach has stopped praying with players after the Freedom From Religion Foundation intervened on behalf of the Constitution. According to a concerned community member, …
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The Rise of the “Nones” focus of FFRF Sunday TV show
The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Freethought Matters” show this Sunday talks about the spectacular rise of the “Nones” — those of us with no religious affiliation. The interview guest Ryan …
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Freethought Radio — October 7, 2021
Football baptisms, the North Carolina lieutenant governor’s intolerance and billboards for Rev. Joel Osteen are among the state/church news this week. FFRF Legal Director Rebecca Markert tells us about the …
Okla. high school football team baptisms all wet, FFRF exclaims
Public school football baptisms are severe violations of public school neutrality toward religion, the Freedom From Religion Foundation is informing an Oklahoma school district. A number of student football players …
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FFRF commends blocking of the Texas abortion ban
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is cheering the news that Texas’ draconian six-week abortion ban has been temporarily halted. However, the threat is far from over as religious extremists take …
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School district to stop religious messages (July 7, 2021)
A Georgia school district is rectifying a constitutional breach, thanks to the FFRF. A concerned local resident informed FFRF that Graysville Elementary School gave students backpacks containing bibles and other …
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Faculty member removes religious quote on email (July 7, 2021)
A faculty member at Anoka Ramsey Community College in Minnesota has removed a religious quote from an email signature after being informed by FFRF that it is unconstitutional to promote …
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