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January 2013

30
Jan
2013

New Billboard in San Diego Puts Atheism in Positive Light

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"Atheism: A personal relationship with reality."

These words appear over an image of a curtain, held open by a stack of books, that reveals an appealing natural scene. They are part of a prominent 14 ft x 48 ft billboard scheduled to go up today along the Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway (SR 94) near College Avenue. Its appearance is the product of a joint effort by the national American Atheists and the local San Diego Coalition of Reason. Read more about New Billboard in San Diego Puts Atheism in Positive Light→

29
Jan
2013

Margaret Downey, Boy Scouts Expert, to Speak at Convention

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The Boy Scouts of America is now deciding whether or not to lift its archaic ban against LGBT Community members.  Such a change would certainly be a positive step, but it is not enough to call the BSA a bigotry-free organization, as they still openly discriminate against nonreligious children. 

  Read more about Margaret Downey, Boy Scouts Expert, to Speak at Convention→

23
Jan
2013

Christians Take Over Interfaith Army Chapel in Combat Zone

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American Atheists recently became aware that a chapel on Forward Operating Base (FOB) Orgun-E in Afghanistan has been illegally modified to look like a church with a steeple and crosses etched on the doors. Read more about Christians Take Over Interfaith Army Chapel in Combat Zone→

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American Atheists' Complaint Letter to the US Army

ATTN: 
The Honorable Leon Panetta

Secretary of Defense

1000 Defense Pentagon

Washington, DC 20301-1000 

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CC:
John M. McHugh, Secretary of the Army

101 Army Pentagon

Washington, DC 20310-0101

 

General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

9999 Joint Staff Pentagon

Washington, D.C. 20318-9999

 

General Raymond T. Odierno, Chief of Staff of the Army

1400 Defense Pentagon

Washington DC 20301-1400

 

To Whom It May Concern: Read more about American Atheists' Complaint Letter to the US Army→

22
Jan
2013

Cristina Rad Added as Convention Speaker!

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American Atheists announced today the addition of Cristina Rad a.k.a. ZOMGitsCriss, as a speaker for the 2013 American Atheists National Convention. Ms. Rad is a prolific Romanian atheist vlogger. Her work is hosted on YouTube and Freethought Blogs and currently has over 85,000 subscribers. Read more about Cristina Rad Added as Convention Speaker!→

17
Jan
2013

Add Your Name to Our 50th Anniversary Magazine

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The 50th Anniversary Edition of American Atheist magazine will recognize the generosity of our members and donors for the last 50 years. Without the financial support of thousands of activists, advocates, and atheists, American Atheists would not have become to the most visible and effective voice in the fight to protect the separation of religion from government and to protect the rights of atheists and all Americans.  Read more about Add Your Name to Our 50th Anniversary Magazine→

ATHEISTS CALLS OUT FLORIDA SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR SHOWING RELIGIOUS FAVORITISM

Date: 15-01-2013 /
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Cranford, NJ-Orange County, Florida school leaders have given approval for members of World Changers of Florida to distribute Bibles by placing them on tables near student lunchrooms on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Read more about ATHEISTS CALLS OUT FLORIDA SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR SHOWING RELIGIOUS FAVORITISM→

14
Jan
2013

ATHEISTS PROVIDE FAMILY OPTIONS AT 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION

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American Atheists is pleased to announce the addition of two family friendly options for the its 50th Anniversary Convention. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Research and Science U.S. (RDFRS) is providing low-cost childcare for infants through 7 years of age. Camp Quest, an educational children’s camp featuring science, natural wonder, and humanist values, will provide a day camp for young people ages 8 through 16. Read more about ATHEISTS PROVIDE FAMILY OPTIONS AT 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION→

08
Jan
2013

Swearing-in

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When the members of the 113th Congress were sworn-in to office last week, each of them was swearing to uphold the U.S. Constitution—but there was great variation upon what authority they were swearing to do so by. Read more about Swearing-in →

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