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Atheists: Ban Female Genital Mutilation in Utah

March 6, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Salt Lake City, UT—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its more than 600 constituents in Utah, wrote in support of HB 430....

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Discrimination is NOT Religious Freedom — Support the Do No Harm Act!

March 6, 2019 American Atheists Action Alert

The Do No Harm Act (H.R. 1450, S. 593) is a bill that would limit the negative impact of religious exemptions in federal law in areas such as civil rights and health care coverage....

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Atheists Tell Nevada to End Forced Child Marriage

March 5, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Carson City, NV—American Atheists, on behalf of its constituents in Nevada, wrote in support of AB 139. This bill would end child marriage in Nevada....

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Strengthen Female Genital Mutilation Ban in Tennessee

March 5, 2019 American Atheists State Legislation

Nashville, TN—Today, American Atheists, on behalf of its more than 800 constituents in Tennessee, wrote in support of SB 1166. This comprehensive bill will better protect women and girls in Tennessee from the harmful practices known as female genital mutilation (FGM)....

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Atheists: Taxpayers Should Not Be Forced to Fund Religious Worship

March 4, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, Americans Atheists applauded the Supreme Court’s decision to decline review of Freedom From Religion Foundation v. Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders....

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Washington Residents: Protect Children from Faith-Based Medical Neglect!

March 4, 2019 American Atheists Action Alert

Under current law, Washington State fails to completely protect children from medical neglect. Because of religious exemption loopholes, parents and caretakers can get away with providing only prayer instead of necessary medical care to children....

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Tennessee Residents: No Religious Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption!

March 4, 2019 American Atheists Action Alert

Soon, if we don’t work together to stop it, state-funded adoption and foster care agencies in Tennessee will be able to discriminate against children and would-be parents—all in the name of religion....

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Death with Dignity Maryland

Act Now to Pass Death with Dignity in Maryland

March 4, 2019 American Atheists Action Alert

Lawmakers are on the verge of making medical aid-in-dying a reality in Maryland. Now that the House bill is about to come to a vote, we need your help!...

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