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FFRF asks Conn. and Va. governors to repeal own state RFRAs
The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the governors of Connecticut and Virginia to take the lead in repealing their states’ versions of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. While …
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FFRF’s In Reason We Trust display stolen from Wis. Capitol
A Freedom From Religion Foundation “In Reason We Trust” sign was stolen March 28 from the first floor Capitol rotunda in Madison, Wis. The sign features Thomas Jefferson with …
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Teacher no longer leading devotions (April 2, 2015)
Akron, Ohio, Public Schools teacher Brad Lingenhoel will no longer lead a religious club at Buchtel Community Learning Center. FFRF received a report that a group called Buchtel Devo Group …
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‘Rogue speaker’ out in Nebraska (March 2, 2015)
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School, Elkhorn, Neb., will ensure that future school assemblies are free from inappropriate religious content. Staff Attorney Patrick Elliott sent a letter of complaint March 2 …
FFRF protests proposed bible distribution to Ga. students
The Freedom From Religion Foundation forcefully objected to a plan by the Gideons International, an evangelical Christian men’s organization, to distribute New Testaments students in Georgia’s Dougherty County School System. …
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FFRF convinces Wash. school to ditch religious concert (Dec. 2, 2014)
Aberdeen High School, Wash., pulled out of the Festival of Lights at The Grotto in Portland, Ore., after receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The Grotto is …
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FFRF removes cross from Minn. city newsletter (Dec. 2, 2014)
After receiving a letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the City of Rice will not include religious symbols on newsletters. The city’s Spring 2014 newsletter included a cross image …
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FFRF halts Alabama city’s ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ parade
FFRF received word Dec. 1 that a city-sponsored “Keep Christ in Christmas”-themed parade meant to “reflect our strong belief in prayers” would be retitled the “City of Piedmont Christmas Parade.” An …
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