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$350 Billion Relief Fund Is For Businesses, Not Unaccountable Churches
Washington, D.C.—Today, American Atheists, joined by seven civil rights and religious freedom organizations, provided guidance to the Small Business Administration (SBA) on ensuring that funding programs created by the Coronavirus…
Let’s Not Forget the Trump Administration Has Spent Years Attacking Public Health in the Name of Religion
Last week, Donald Trump announced his intention to reopen the United States by Easter despite health experts’ warnings (although he’s since walked back his comments). “It’s such an important day…
Atheists Oppose Rolling Back Housing Protections for Nonbelievers and Minorities
Washington, D.C.—Today, American Atheists submitted comments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, opposing the rollback of religious freedom protections for atheists, women, LGBTQ people, and other groups.
Senator Rubio Pledges Government Handout to Churches in $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package
Washington, D.C.—Today, the religious equality watchdog organization American Atheists denounced Senator Marco Rubio’s promise of a “cash injection” to churches amid the coronavirus crisis.
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