A challenge of the invidious use of a religious motto on U.S. coins and currency taken by intrepid secular litigator Michael Newdow on behalf of many plaintiffs, including the Freedom …
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FFRF sued U.S. Treasury over “In God We Trust” on currency (2014)
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), along with 19 other plaintiffs sued the U.S. Treasury for stamping “In God We Trust” on currency. Honorary FFRF board member, Mike Newdow, acted …
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FFRF successfully sues Pismo Beach over prayers, chaplain (April 28, 2014)
FFRF and a Pismo Beach member and citizen, Sari Dworkin, challenged the city council’s prayers and their appointment of a city chaplain. The lawsuit was filed on November 1, 2013, …
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FFRF halts teacher from showing “The Bible” in class (April 28, 2014)
Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Texas, will no longer allow episodes from the series “The Bible” to be played during class. A concerned student reported that an economics teacher aired …
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Freethought Radio – March 28, 2014
For the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, we celebrate the life and legacy of the freethinking lyricist Yip Harburg, who wrote “Over the Rainbow,” and many other songs. …
FFRF announces three student essay contests for 2014
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, based in Madison, Wis., is announcing its 2014 high school, college and graduate/older student essay scholarship competitions, offering more than $23,000 in total cash prizes. …
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FFRF charges LifeSkills Academy with ‘appalling’ school lunch violations
An open records request filed by the Freedom From Religion Foundation about LifeSkills Academy, a religious voucher school which closed its doors in mid-December stranding students, has uncovered that it …
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“All Pro Dad” meetings no longer advertised in public school flyer (January 28, 2014)
FFRF stopped a White Bluffs Elementary School in Washington from promoting prayer and worship in school flyers. Meetings in the school by All Pro Dad, a private organization which focuses …
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Good News Club permission slips no longer handled by teacher (January 28, 2014)
FFRF was informed that an elementary school secretary in Sanford, Fla., will no longer be collecting or coordinating Good News Club permission slips after a complaint was sent on Jan. …
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