Many of our friends and colleages in the secular movement are attending the rally at the Supreme Court today showing their support for marriage equality. American Atheists fights for the complete separation of religion and government. Opposing marriage equality is one very high-profile example of religious people justifying bigotry by…...
Mississippi governor signs school prayer bill
Last Thursday, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed HB 638, a bill requiring public schools to develop policies allowing students to pray over school intercoms, at assemblies, and at sporting events. “This is an overt act of hostility against minority religious beliefs and atheists, disguised as religious freedom,” said David Silverman,…...
American Atheists Announces Musical and Comedy Line-Up for 50th Anniversary Convention
American Atheists is proud to announce its music and comedy lineup for the 50th Anniversary National Convention in Austin TX on March 28-31, 2013 at the Hyatt Regency. American Atheists prides itself on producing large, informative, and fun conventions, but since this year is our 50th anniversary, attendees will have…...
Margaret Downey, Boy Scouts Expert, to Speak at Convention
The Boy Scouts of America is now deciding whether or not to lift its archaic ban against LGBT Community members. Such a change would certainly be a positive step, but it is not enough to call the BSA a bigotry-free organization, as they still openly discriminate against nonreligious children. Why…...