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U.S. State Department and Secular Organizations Emphasize Need to Protect Nonreligious People Worldwide
Washington, D.C.—On December 8, the religious freedom watchdog American Atheists held a briefing for Humanists International’s 2022 Freedom of Thought Report at the Hill Center. The report, now in its…
Atheists Win Settlement After Suing Christian Nationalist Lawmaker
Little Rock, AR—Today, the civil rights organization American Atheists announced a successful settlement against Christian nationalist Jason Rapert. This Arkansas state senator—who is also the president and founder of the…
Nonreligious LGBTQ Americans Face Heightened Stigma, Especially in Very Religious Areas
Washington, D.C.—Today, the civil rights organization American Atheists released a data report entitled Nonreligious LGBTQ People in America. Counting 7,759 nonreligious LGBTQ participants (22.9% of the nearly 34,000-person total sample)…
American Atheists Wins New Victory Against Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert As Case Heads to Trial
Little Rock, AR—Today, American Atheists celebrated the latest legal victory in its free-speech lawsuit against Christian nationalist Jason Rapert, an Arkansas state senator and failed lieutenant governor candidate.
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