Press Releases

Washington, DC--The Secular Coalition for America today urged Congress to vote down HR 592, which would amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act  to permanently allow federal grant money to go directly to churches and other houses of worship to rebuild after disasters.  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Secular Coalition for America today expressed disappointment that the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) decided to postpone addressing its discriminatory policies barring openly gay and atheist individuals from participation.  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC---The Secular Coalition for America today expressed its strong disappointment at the proposed rules issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on preventive healthcare services.  Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC-The Secular Coalition for America joins the American Humanist Association in commending Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) for his introduction of a resolution to recognize February 12 as Darwin Day, and encouraging additional representatives to sponsor the resolution.  Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the Secular Coalition for America celebrated Religious Freedom Day. The Coalition also praised President Obama for mentioning non-believers in the proclamation issued by the White House, marking the annual day.

The purpose of the day is to promote and protect freedom of religion-and no religion-for all Americans.   Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC-The Secular Coalition for America today expressed opposition to the inclusion of the Akin amendment in the conference report on the National Defense Authorization Act. The amendment would allow service members to discriminate against other service members based on religion.  Read more »