As an elected official, I know the difference between theology and politics. My interest is in legislation, not salvation. This acceptance speech was given on Nov. 12, 2005, at the …
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Audit Reveals Faith-based Funding Dangers
A Wisconsin state audit released in February of private child welfare agencies in Milwaukee County reveals that thousands of dollars targeted to help abused and neglected children were spent on …
Robertson, Religions Reap Tax Dollars
Operation Blessing, the religious charity founded by the notorious Rev. Pat Robertson, is now receiving $14.4 million in annual government grants, up from $108,000 two years ago. Despite Robertson’s initial …
In Their Own Words
He was dividing God’s land, and I would say, Woe unto any prime minister of Israel who takes a similar course to appease the [European Union], the United Nations or …
Consciousness-Raising Picket
Ohio Foundation members David Hague and Tammy Miller sent four letters to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, with a back-up letter from the Freedom From Religion Foundation, in an …
Debate: Does Religion Benefit Society?
Foundation co-president Dan Barker (center, kneeling), a former minster, participated in a debate at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, on Dec. 8 on “Does Religion Benefit Society?” with Robert Osburn …
In Memoriam: Mildred Perpigna, Laura Rogan, Robert J. Stupka and Dillard Henderson
Mildred Perpigna1914-2005 Mildred Perpigna, a nonagenarian, longtime member and a Life Member of the Freedom From Religion Foundation from Washington State, died on Nov. 11, 2005. Mildred, who lived a …
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High Schoolers Visit Freethought Hall on Field Trip
More than 50 high school juniors and seniors from a social studies class at Sauk Prairie High School, Wis., visited the national offices of the Freedom From Religion Foundation in …
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Alito Confimation Would Tip Court
Image by Seymour Chwast Mainstream media downplayed or outright suppressed the fact that if Samuel Alito is confirmed to the Supreme Court, right-wing Roman Catholics will become a majority on …
