Congratulations to Activist Jason Gregory, Watchdog for Evolution Activist Jason Gregory, wearing “my favorite shirt,” standing next to the notorious creationist book, now properly located in the Christianity section at …
Day: April 1, 2009
In Memorial: Clara Carlson
Clara A. Carlson, 102, whose death in January was reported last month, had been a member of the Foundation since 1981. She and recently-retired Anne Gaylor, Foundation president emerita, in …
Dodge County Board Suspends Prayers
The Freedom From Religion Foundation, based in Madison, Wis., has renewed its request that the Wisconsin State Assembly stop opening sessions with prayer. Last June, the Foundation wrote Assembly Speaker …
Ohio Billboard Stolen, Replaced
A billboard placed in suburban Columbus, Ohio, by the Freedom From Religion Foundation to commemorate the bicentennial of Charles Darwin’s birth was stolen sometime after nightfall on Feb. 12, Darwin’s …
New Bus Signs Debut
Billboards Celebrate Darwin Day
To celebrate and call attention to the Year of Darwin, the national Freedom From Religion Foundation unveiled a new billboard message: “Praise Darwin: Evolve Beyond Belief.” The message debuted in …
2009 Student Essay Scholarships
The topics for the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s two 2009 student essay scholarships have been announced. Both the high school and the college essay competitions involve a $2,000 cash scholarship …
News Notes
City Can’t Pray to Jesus The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 12 let stand the decision of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Christian references are unlawful in …
FFRF Oath Challenge
FFRF Part of Inaugural Prayer, Oath Challenge Once more, Michael Newdow is performing an invaluable public service for the cause of separation between religion and government. Newdow’s litigation, still ongoing, …
