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The Supreme Court Could Blow a Hole in Church/State Separation Next Term

February 24, 2020 American Atheists Legal

Washington, D.C.—Today, American Atheists warned about Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, an upcoming Supreme Court case that could allow religious organizations broad exemptions and unfettered freedom to ignore nondiscrimination laws. Catholic Social Services, a foster-care agency, is suing the city of Philadelphia, claiming it is entitled to a taxpayer-funded contract…...

Kentucky “Denial of Care” Bill Puts Kentuckians’ Lives in Jeopardy

February 20, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Frankfort, KY—Today, the national religious equality watchdog organization American Atheists expressed grave concern about SB 90, a controversial bill that authorizes the denial of medical care based on the religious beliefs of insurance companies, providers, and institutions. ...

Trump’s School Voucher Proposal Would Rob Public Schools of $5 Billion Every Year

February 4, 2020 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ–In response to President Trump’s call for a $5 billion giveaway to religious schools at his 2020 State of the Union Address, American Atheists’ president Nick Fish released the following statement:...

Arizona Lawmakers to Give Religious Extremists $3 Million to Deceive Vulnerable Women

February 4, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Phoenix, AZ–Today, the national religious equality watchdog organization American Atheists and the Secular Coalition for Arizona spoke out against SB 1328/HB 2388, which would give $3 million to religious “crisis pregnancy centers” (CPCs)....

Atheists: New Hampshire Must Keep Religious Indoctrination out of Public Schools

January 29, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Concord, NH–Today, American Atheists submitted testimony to support repealing an unconstitutional statue that authorizes recitation of the Lord’s Prayer in public schools....

Religion is No Excuse to Discriminate Against LGBTQ Virginians

January 29, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Richmond, VA–Today, American Atheists submitted testimony in support of the Virginia Values Act. This bipartisan legislation would protect Virginians from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity....

Atheists: End Conversion Therapy in Virginia

January 28, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Richmond, VA–Today, American Atheists submitted testimony supporting HB 386, a bill that would protect young LGBTQ Virginians from harmful conversion therapy....

Atheist: Florida’s “Moment of Silence” Bill Encourages Teachers to Proselytize

January 27, 2020 American Atheists State Legislation

Tallahassee, FL—Today, American Atheists’ Florida Assistant State Director Devon Graham testified in opposition to S946, a bill that would force public school teachers to lead students in a moment of silence at the start of every school day....

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