“On the Hill” generally refers to Congress but the Supreme Court is on that same hill, right across the street from the Capitol so I’m watching what happens there too. This week a lot happened in the separation of religion and government. The Court held oral arguments on a case involving state support for religious …
Heretic on the Hill: No tax-dollars for discrimination! Read More »
Following my Thanksgiving meal, I began musing how the the Pilgrims, who were undoubtedly Christian and sacrificed a great deal in the name of their Christian beliefs, resembled many modern American atheists in interesting ways: • When they worshipped in secret in northern England the Pilgrims followed their conscience in the face of societal opposition …
Heretic on the Hill: Post-Dinner Musings & Advocacy Updates Read More »
Dear Friends, On behalf of staff and board of directors at the Secular Coalition for America, I want to express our gratitude for everything you have done to support our work. When I look back at all we have accomplished this past year, I am reminded how much our advocacy here in Washington depends on …
Elections do have consequences, large and small. The previous Administration announced several times that it would be working with Congress to pass infrastructure legislation. No progress was ever made. But this week the new Congress sent President Biden a bipartisan bill to sign that provides $1.2 trillion for infrastructure over several years. That’s a big …
Heretic on the Hill: Elections, their consequences, and Resolutions Read More »
Halloween weekend is usually the scariest time of year, with miniature ghosts and devils going door to door, threatening tricks if there are no treats. This fall is scarier than usual for advocates of separating government and religion. At the recent Ohio Republican Senatorial debate, candidate Josh Mandel said, “There’s no such thing as separation …
Heretic on the Hill: Spooky Season for Secularism Read More »
Demography is destiny: the idea that population trends and distributions determine the future of a region, nation, or a planet. If it’s true, then it’s good news for atheists, agnostics, and those who answer “Nothing in particular” when asked about their religious affiliation. The phrase has only been around for 50 years*, not really enough …
By Scott MacConomy, SCA’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs. The title may be Heretic on the Hill but some of the most important advocacy work gets done off the Hill. A chance to talk with Members of Congress in a relaxed setting where they don’t have to worry about which way to vote on …
Heretic on the Hill: It’s Good to Know Your Legislators Read More »
By Scott MacConomy, SCA’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs. With the Democratic majority in Congress in the middle of trying to pass annual spending bills by the September 30th deadline (they probably won’t), increasing the debt limit so we can keep borrowing money in October (they probably will have to), and passing trillion dollar …
Heretic on the Hill: Tell the Senate to Do No Harm Read More »
By Scott MacConomy, SCA’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Regular readers of Heretic on the Hill will recall that I just started at the Secular Coalition for America in July. That did not stop me from taking some time off in August, mostly due to prepaid vacation plans made last spring. But just because …
Heretic on the Hill: Active Advocacy for Secularism Read More »
By Scott MacConomy, SCA’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs. Five thousand and fifty two bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives this year. That’s a lot. About 11 per Member of Congress in seven months. Every bill is introduced by one person who officially becomes the sponsor. Every other Member who wants …
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