Press Releases

Washington, DC—The Secular Coalition for America today expressed disappointment that the Health and Human Services (HHS) contraceptive rule continues to be used to promote a false definition of religious freedom by some religious employers seeking to push their religious beliefs on employees.
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WASHINGTON, DC—The Secular Coalition for America—the nation's only full time nontheistic lobbying organization—proudly announced the selection of longtime Republican lobbyist, Edwina Rogers, as its new Executive Director today. Rogers brings two decades of experience on Capitol Hill as a lobbyist and attorney, including roles as General Counsel for several high profile politicians.   Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – – The Secular Coalition for America and the American Humanist Association are pleased that U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) has officially recognized the National Day of Reason by issuing a proclamation in the House of Representatives. The National Day of Reason, to be observed on May 3, is an alternative to the congressionally endorsed National Day of Prayer.  Read more »

Secular Coalition’s Lobby Day to Draw Hundreds of Nonreligious Constituents to Congressional Offices   

WASHINGTON, DC—Hundreds of atheists are expected to converge on Capitol Hill this upcoming Friday as part of the Secular Coalition for America’s lobby day.  Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the U.S. Senate voted down the Blunt amendment—a bill introduced by Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) that would allow employers to exclude any insurance benefit they deem immoral or “contrary to their religious beliefs.”

Herb Silverman, president of the Secular Coalition for America said the Senate was right to vote down the amendment.   Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Secular Coalition for America supports the Obama Administration’s shift in policy announced today, that will allow employees of religiously affiliated employers to obtain contraceptive services free of charge, directly from insurance providers.
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