U.S. Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., addressed the convention of the Freedom From Religion Foundation, in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 29, 2010 via video. Hello, I’m Congressman Pete Stark. I’m sorry …
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Peach of a freethinker: Perry Mitchell
Name: Perry Mitchell. Where I live: Atlanta, near Emory University. Where and when I was born: Atlanta, 1943. Family: My wonderful, smart wife, Pam (an agnostic); grown daughter, Susan (an …
‘Monumental questions’ for court – Linda Greenhouse
Journalist Linda Greenhouse spoke at the 33rd national FFRF convention Oct. 29, 2010, in Madison, Wis., and answered many questions afterward from the audience. It’s a pleasure to be here. …
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Huge news, but barely noticed – James A. Haught
This was first published Nov. 9, 2010, in The Charleston Gazette and is reprinted with permission. Philosopher-historian Will Durant called it “the basic event of modern times.” He didn’t mean …
Freethought Radio – December 11, 2010
Reason’s Greetings? Heathen’s Greetings? FFRF discusses the French burka ban with lawyer Sarah Braasch who just returned from France. Podcast. …
Indiana school mentor program modified
Hamilton Southeastern School District [Fishers, Ind.] received a letter from attorney Robert Tiernan, on behalf of FFRF and an FFRF complainant, objecting that one of its mentor programs included in …
Atheist Barker to debate evangelist D’Souza
"Is God the Problem? Would the world be better off without religion?" is the debate topic Thursday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. in the Memorial Union Theater, 800 Langdon St., …
Florida school board admits Christian fundraiser was wrong
The Freedom From Religion Foundation sent a letter (June 28, 2010) to the superintendent of Hillsborough County School District (Tampa, Fla.) over “grave federal and state constitutional concerns” occurring at …
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FFRF puts Louisiana board on notice
Could a lawyer pressing a state-church separation case have a better ally than David Tate? Maybe not. At a July 22 meeting of the Livingston Parish [La.] School Board, member …
