The Freedom From Religion Foundation pays tribute to former U.S. Rep. Pete Stark — the only “out” atheist in Congress of his generation — who died on Jan. 24. Stark …
Day: January 30, 2020
Council replaces prayer with secular message (January 30, 2020)
A West Virginia city council has replaced a routine prayer before meetings with a secular alternative following a complaint from FFRF. A concerned Wheeling citizen reported to FFRF that each …
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Freethought Radio — January 30, 2020
Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers comes out as a nonbeliever. We celebrate the life of former congressman Pete Stark, condemn White House “spiritual adviser” Paula White, parse President Trump’s outrageous “Rally …
Bible program ad no longer displayed in Oregon public school (December 30, 2019)
A sign advertising a bible release time program is no longer displayed on Bethel School District property. A district parent reported that last year Malabon Elementary School allowed a sign …
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Religious leaders will not proselytize to students in Alabama (October 30, 2019)
After FFRF intervened, religious leaders will no longer be allowed to use a mandatory school event in the Fort Payne School District to proselytize to students. A Fort Payne High …
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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. …
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FFRF warns Tennesseans about mixing God and government
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, with the aid of its local chapter, has placed in the Knoxville area a billboard advising people to maintain a robust constitutional wall of separation. …
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Florida sheriff’s department must remove religious decals, FFRF argues
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to remove “In God We Trust” decals from its vehicles. The sheriff’s office recently decided to start adding …
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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 …
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