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Circuit Court’s Anti-Atheist Decision “Indefensible”

August 23, 2019 American Atheists Legal

Harrisburg, PA—Today, the United States Appeals Court for the Third Circuit ruled that state legislatures may prevent atheists from delivering invocations, reversing a lower court’s ruling. ...

Bethel, CT’s New Holiday Display Policy is a “Victory for Religious Equality”

August 22, 2019 American Atheists Legal

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists praised Bethel, Connecticut’s decision to implement a fair lottery for all holiday displays....

American Atheists: Christian Nationalist David Barton “One of the Greatest Threats to Religious Freedom”

August 16, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists responded to comments by Christian nationalist and serial falsifier David Barton....

Atheists: Labor Department Rules Allowing Religious Discrimination Are ‘Disgusting, Un-American’

August 15, 2019 American Atheists Public Policy

Cranford, NJ—Today, the Department of Labor announced a proposed rule that would allow government contractors to ignore civil rights and anti-discrimination laws under the guise of religion. It is estimated that nearly a quarter of Americans work at employers with federal contracts....

Atheists: “In God We Trust” School Displays Misinform and Harm Children

August 15, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Frankfort, KY—Today, American Atheists and Kentucky atheist groups denounced the state’s new “In God We Trust” school display requirement as harmful to children. With 42% of 13 – 18 years olds identifying as non-Christian, “In God We Trust” displays stigmatize nearly half of all students....

American Atheists Submits Testimony Opposing Dangerous Religious Exemptions in Health Care

August 13, 2019 American Atheists Public Policy

Washington, DC—Today, American Atheists submitted testimony opposing the Department of Health and Human Services’ Affordable Care Act 1557 proposed rule that would exacerbate discrimination in government-funded health care....

American Atheists at Skepticon 11

August 7, 2019 American Atheists Blog Posts

Are you an atheist activist or group leader and want to learn how to be more effective? Then you’re in luck. Not only is American Atheists sponsoring Skepticon, but we’re also leading a workshop track this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for atheists just like you....

Atheists Call out Betsy DeVos for Trying to Divert Government Funding to Religious Organizations

August 2, 2019 American Atheists Legal

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists condemned the Department of Education’s most recent attack on the separation of church and state. The department rushed through a final rule, ignoring the required process, to permit school districts to contract with religious organizations....

Circuit Court’s Anti-Atheist Decision “Indefensible”

Bethel, CT’s New Holiday Display Policy is a “Victory for Religious Equality”

American Atheists: Christian Nationalist David Barton “One of the Greatest Threats to Religious Freedom”

Atheists: Labor Department Rules Allowing Religious Discrimination Are ‘Disgusting, Un-American’

Atheists: “In God We Trust” School Displays Misinform and Harm Children

American Atheists Submits Testimony Opposing Dangerous Religious Exemptions in Health Care

American Atheists at Skepticon 11

Atheists Call out Betsy DeVos for Trying to Divert Government Funding to Religious Organizations

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Atheists Call out Betsy DeVos for Trying to Divert Government Funding to Religious Organizations