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Since 1963, American Atheists has protected the absolute separation of religion from government, raised the profile of atheists and atheism in our nation’s public and political discourse, and educated Americans about atheism. Now, more than ever, we need your help.

American Atheists has more than 170 local affiliates nationwide.

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Latest news from American Atheists

Read more about our legal victories, public policy positions, and blog posts from American Atheists staff.

American Atheists Opposes HUD’s Plan to Rollback Housing Protections for Nonreligious Americans

October 18, 2019 Public Policy

Cranford, NJ—On Tuesday, American Atheists submitted comments opposing a proposed rule by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would rollback housing civil rights protections for atheists, religious…

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Atheists: Religion Is No Excuse to Deny Access to Healthcare

October 17, 2019 Statements

In response to a federal court ruling on Tuesday that allows discrimination in the name of religion, American Atheists’ President Nick Fish released the following statement: According to Judge Reed…

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American Atheists Launches Largest Survey on Non-Religious Americans and their Struggles

October 15, 2019 Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists launched the U.S. Secular Survey in cooperation with numerous other national and local secular organizations, including Atheist Alliance of America, Camp Quest, Center for Inquiry, Foundation…

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Atheists Blast A.G. Barr’s Fact-Free Attack on Secularism

October 14, 2019 Statements

Cranford, NJ—Following comments by Attorney General William P. Barr to Notre Dame law students that “the growing ascendancy of secularism” is to blame for violence, depression and mental illness, the…

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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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