Conscience Clauses

The so-called Provider Conscience clauses, regulations, and rules fly in the face of the fundamental principle that the rights of one citizen end where the rights of another begin. The sweeping nature of these rules demonstrates an alarming indifference to the rights of service recipients.

Secular Coalition Fails Most 2012 Presidential Candidates on Religiously Intrusive Issues

Thu, 12/22/2011 - 17:59

WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Secular Coalition for America today released its 2012 Presidential Candidate Scorecard—a guide for secular-minded Americans on the presidential candidates in the upcoming 2012 election. Read more »

2012 Presidential Primary Candidate Scorecard

In 2012, voters will make a decision that will have a profound effect on our country: who will lead America through the year 2016. During a time when secular values are under constant attack by many religious leaders and political candidates, the Secular Coalition for America presents the 2012 Presidential Candidate Scorecard. Read more »

Secular Coalition for America Opposes Elena Kagan for Supreme Court

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:39

Justice John Paul Stevens has been a historic champion of our constitutional separation of church and state. He has consistently sought to strike down special privileges for religion and its impositions on the rights of others. President Obama's choice to replace him, Solicitor General Elena Kagan, does not appear to embrace the fundamental American principle of church-state separation with the vigor and force of Justice John Paul Stevens. Read more »

Questions for Solicitor General Elena Kagan in Her Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 10:46

This letter, containing questions that the Secular Coalition for America developed regarding Solicitor General Elena Kagan's record on church-state separation issues, was sent to Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy as well as all the other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

June 24, 2010

The Honorable Patrick Leahy
United States Senate
Washington, DC 20510

Dear Mr. Chairman: Read more »

Secular Coalition for America to Pres. Obama: Follow Jefferson’s Lead on Prayer Breakfast, Follow Your Own Lead on Faith-Based Initiatives

Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:56

The Secular Coalition for America, the national organization advocating on behalf of America's nontheist community and for separation of church and state, encouraged President Obama to remain true to his own principles as well as those of Thomas Jefferson in addressing faith-based initiatives and events such as prayer breakfasts.
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Secular Coalition Opposes Amendments to Baucus' Health Care Reform bill

Mon, 09/21/2009 - 15:41

September 22nd- The Secular Coalition for America is actively lobbying in opposition to two amendments proposed to the Senate Finance Committee's health care reform bill which will be voted on this week. Read more »

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