American Atheists is seeking a 2017 summer intern to work 20-30 hours a week in its legal and public policy office in Washington, D.C. The student selected may choose whether to be paid the D.C. minimum wage ($10.50, which will increase to $11.50 on July 1) or, if eligible, receive…...
Atheists: Trump’s Muslim Ban Incites a ‘Religious War’ Mentality
American Atheists today announced its opposition to an Executive Order issued on Friday, January 27, by President Donald Trump that stops refugees, visa holders, and legal permanent residents from seven predominantly Muslim nations — Libya, Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen — from entering the United States and giving…...
Statement on the Attacks in Paris
Cranford, NJ—American Atheists stands in solidarity with the people of France and all those affected by the unspeakable horror of the terrorist attack carried out in Paris Friday night. We mourn for those who lost their lives and offer our deepest sympathies to their families. Attacks carried out by religious…...
AtheistTV to Transition to Exclusively VOD Service
Cranford, NJ—American Atheists today announced that its television service AtheistTV, the first and only network hosting content exclusively by and for atheists, will transition to exclusively a video on demand service, similar to Netflix and Hulu. “This change reflects the reality of the way that people are consuming content,” said…...
American Atheists Statement About Charleston Shooting
Cranford, NJ—The staff of American Atheists is shocked and horrified by the murder of nine members of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. “This is a sickening act of violence. I can’t even begin to express my sorrow and support for members of the Charleston community,” said American…...
American Atheists Announces Reorganization
Cranford—American Atheists today announced a reorganization to focus its efforts on legal and public policy matters. The reorganization includes an emphasis towards voter engagement, political action, and legal advocacy. Some staff positions were eliminated to accommodate this change in direction. As of June 1, Nick Fish will become the National…...
American Atheists Statement About Chapel Hill Murders
Cranford, NJ—The staff of American Atheists is saddened by the deaths of Yusor Mohammad, Razan Mohammad Abu-Salha, and Deah Barakat, who were killed on Tuesday, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. We mourn with their families, their friends, and with everyone touched by this tragedy. “American Atheists condemns violence in any…...