The Freedom From Religion Foundation is warning the mayors of four California towns about lending their government titles to a prayer luncheon featuring a disreputable speaker. The annual East County …
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Iowa Sen. Grassley mistaken on major state/church issues
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley for a number of recent misleading public statements. FFRF is alarmed by two common misconceptions Grassley repeated a …
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FFRF 2017 student essay contests offers over $30,000 in awards
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is delighted to unveil its 2017 annual student essay competitions. This year, FFRF is establishing a new essay competition to encourage freethinking students of color, …
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Florida teacher stops praying with students (March 3, 2017)
Florida’s Walton County School District put an end to classroom prayers in its public elementary school after FFRF got involved. A concerned district family informed FFRF that a teacher at …
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Florida judge says to dismiss prayer case (February 3, 2017)
A Florida judge says a prayer lawsuit against a high school athletic league should be tossed out. FFRF filed an amicus brief in the case. U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge …
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Religious program ends at Illinois school (February 3, 2017)
FFRF took action to end a partnership between the Decatur Public Schools District in Illinois and two local churches after learning of a constitutional violation. The school district had partnered …
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Lifting ban on church politicking would undermine our secular republic
The new political setup in Washington, D.C., is hell-bent on converting religious institutions into campaign halls. The Johnson Amendment bars churches or other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt groups from endorsing or opposing …
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FFRF asks Trump to eject religion and prayer from public oath-taking
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is asking Donald Trump to “faithfully execute” the secular Constitution by keeping faith and prayer out of the Inaugural. Religion should not be part of …
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FFRF increases reward for banner vandalized in Connecticut
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is increasing the reward offer regarding the recent vandalism of its banner in a Connecticut park. A lifetime FFRF member from the area has generously …
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