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Secular Coalition to FDA: Keep religious politics out of vaccine research

The Secular Coalition for America, with member organizations American Atheists, American Humanist Association, Center for Inquiry, and The Freedom From Religion Foundation have sent the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a letter urging them to disregard messages from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, anti-abortion groups, and other religious right organizations that wrote urging the …

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May 18 2020May 18, 2020

Five Things You Need to Know about Secular Woman

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The Secular Coalition for America is proud to welcome Secular Woman as our newest associate member. The first and only national organization that limits its focus to women without religion, Secular Woman’s distinct perspective and network of supporters will enhance SCA’s work on Capitol Hill and in states across the country. Find out more about …

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Feb 28 2020February 28, 2020

SCA Condemns Trump’s Speech at ‘March for Life’

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President Trump today became the first sitting President to attend and speak at the March for Life, a leading anti-abortion event focused on “working to end abortion—uniting, educating, and mobilizing pro-life people in the public square.” In an introduction, Vice President Mike Pence described Trump as “the most pro-life president in American history.” Pence …

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Jan 24 2020January 24, 2020

On Capitol Hill, Secular Americans Fight for Faith-Free Addiction Recovery

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In partnership with addiction recovery experts, nonbelievers from across the country took to Capitol Hill last Friday to highlight the growing number of Americans who want, but don’t have access to, a faith-free addiction recovery program. “Twelve-step and other faith-based recovery programs are widely accessible across the United States, but the truth is there is …

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Sep 27 2019October 4, 2019

For some Oklahomans, standard-issue license plate is for the birds

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The number of specialty tags issued and renewed in Oklahoma has increased by 17% over the past two fiscal years, but it’s unclear whether the standard tag’s bland portrayal of the state bird is a major reason for that. Almost 5,000 of the plates were issued or renewed in fiscal year 2019, which ended June …

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Jul 22 2019August 6, 2019

Atheist Group’s Banners Spark A Very American Conversation

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A Forth Worth atheist group garnered attention recently from all over North Texas thanks to some bright yellow banners hanging in downtown Fort Worth that read “In NO God We Trust.” For some, though, the banners have sparked a conversation that goes beyond the national motto, “In God We Trust.” As it turns out, the …

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Jul 22 2019August 6, 2019

Fiala: The ‘nones’ are growing

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Andrew Fiala, a professor of philosophy and director of The Ethics Center at Fresno State, wrote recently that the growth of religiously unaffiliated Americans requires a new look at faith in our nation. “There are more nones now than there are Catholics, Evangelicals or any other single faith group,” says Fiala. “The nones are growing …

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Jul 21 2019August 6, 2019

Bondy: Let us pray on whether to tax churches

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Halley Bondy recently highlighted the fact that churches aren’t taxes, writing, “I’ve often gazed at the giant cathedrals in New York and thought: shouldn’t churches become housing or hospitals instead of vast, hollowed-out mansions? Shouldn’t they stop bleeding money from their congregants, whose cash would be better spent on our public schools?” “Not taxing churches …

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Jul 19 2019August 6, 2019

5 things to know about latest Ohio vaccine exemption bill

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A local legislator is pushing a bill to only allow Ohio children to skip vaccinations for medical reasons. The legislation follows several other bills concerning vaccines and also comes amid a measles outbreak in 28 states. As the proposals are considered by the Ohio General Assembly, here’s five things you need to know. 1. The …

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Jul 13 2019July 15, 2019

DesRochers: Lexington’s gay history is my history

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For the 4th of July, reporter Daniel DesRochers wrote a column on the treatment of the LGBTQ community by the Lexington Herald-Leader, and Kentucky. “Lexington’s gay history is my history – it created the freedoms and liberties I enjoy,” said DesRochers. “With a split decision on September 25, 1992, the [Kentucky Supreme Court] decriminalized homosexuality …

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Jul 11 2019July 15, 2019

Secular Coalition to FDA: Keep religious politics out of vaccine research

Five Things You Need to Know about Secular Woman

SCA Condemns Trump’s Speech at ‘March for Life’

On Capitol Hill, Secular Americans Fight for Faith-Free Addiction Recovery

For some Oklahomans, standard-issue license plate is for the birds

Atheist Group’s Banners Spark A Very American Conversation

Fiala: The ‘nones’ are growing

Bondy: Let us pray on whether to tax churches

5 things to know about latest Ohio vaccine exemption bill

DesRochers: Lexington’s gay history is my history

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