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Stop Project Blitz from Pushing Bible Classes on Missouri Public Schools
The Missouri House recently passed HB 267, a bill that would encourage public schools to provide elective Christian Bible classes.Tomorrow, the Senate Education Committee will hold a hearing on this legislation.…
Protect Nevada Children from Forced Marriage
The Nevada Assembly is considering AB 139, legislation that would prevent forced child marriage by prohibiting marriage between individuals under the age of 18.
American Atheists: Defund Abstinence-Only Sex Ed Programs
Washington, DC—Yesterday, American Atheists submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service’s proposal to collect data on abstinence-only sex education. American Atheists takes issue with this data…
American Atheists Submits Testimony Supporting the Equality Act
Updated: 4/8/2019 Washington, D.C.—Today, American Atheists submitted testimony in support of the Equality Act for the hearing held by the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.
More people are leaving religion
Almost 40% of Americans under 30 are now non-religious. Our community is the fastest growing religious demographic in all 50 states.
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- 30-49
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