One of FFRF’s earliest members, Clara Johnson, 92, died on March 24 in Evanston, Ill. Johnson, a women’s activist, joined FFRF in May 1978, one month after its national founding. …
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‘Why doesn’t FFRF go after Muslims?’ By Andrew Seidel
This oft-asked question assumes FFRF is only targeting Christianity By Andrew Seidel One of the most frequent questions that FFRF gets asked by members of the Religious Right is: “Why …
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Donations in Pence’s name now over $100K
Gifts in the name of vice president help FFRF fight for Constitution FFRF is delighted to announce that as of March 31, it has received a $100,000-plus boost to its …
Schools’ troubled history with religion continues: By Linda K. Wertheimer
FFRF’s lawsuit against Mercer County shows the fight must go on This article first appeared on the Religion News Service site and has been reprinted with permission. By Linda K. …
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Amazing couple seed student award, legal fellowships
A Washington State couple, who prefer anonymity, this spring gifted more than $250,000 (one share of Berkshire Hathaway stock) to FFRF. They have approved $150,000 to be held in reserve …
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Thomas Jefferson Student Activist Award Nicole Niebler’s activism sprang from ‘aha’ moment
Nicole received a $2,000 Thomas Jefferson Student Activist Award from FFRF. This scholarship is made possible thanks to generous FFRF members, a Washington couple who prefers to remain anonymous. (See …
Richard and Beverly Hermsen Student Activist Award: Harassed for questioning of authority – By Cidney Fisk
This special scholarship of $5,000 is generously endowed by longtime FFRF members and supporters Richard and Beverly Hermsen. By Cidney Fisk During my junior year of high school, I protested …
Thomas W. Jendrock Student Activist Award: Speaking up started early for Kelly Helton
Kelly received a $1,000 scholarship in part thanks to FFRF member Thomas W. Jendrock. She will also be speaking as a student activist at FFRF’s 40th annual convention Sept. 15-16. …
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Close encounters of the creationist kind: By Andrew Seidel
FFRF attorney shoots commercial at Ken Ham’s $100M Ark Encounter By Andrew Seidel It is a monstrosity — a $100 million lie directed at children. What better place to show …
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