Press Releases
Secular Coalition for America’s Stance on Political Violence
Secular Coalition for America’s Stance on Political Violence WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America unequivocally condemns all forms of political violence. A healthy democracy depends on vigorous debate, peaceful protest, and fair elections—not intimidation, threats, or bloodshed. Violence in the political sphere silences voices and weakens the very framework of our representative government. …
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The Secular Coalition for America Denounces the IRS Demolishing the Johnson Amendment
The Secular Coalition for America Denounces the IRS Demolishing the Johnson Amendment Washington, D.C. – It’s now official: the Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) has declared that political endorsements from the pulpit are permissible. Religious leaders may now use their churches to openly support political candidates without fear of penalty, completely demolishing the Johnson Amendment. …
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Secular Coalition for America Condemns Louisiana’s Unconstitutional Mandate to Display Ten Commandments in Public Schools
The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) strongly opposes the recent decision by Louisiana to require the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms, deeming it a blatant violation of the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. Louisiana Governor Landry signed into law legislation that mandates the prominent placement of the Ten …
Steven Emmert Takes the Lead
On Tuesday, August 16, 2022 the Secular Coalition for America welcomed Steven Emmert to the organization as our new Executive Director. He brings valuable experience from the world of nonprofits and advocacy with his unique perspective to promote our mission. Most recently, Steven served as the Deputy Executive Director of Us Helping Us right here …
The Secular Coalition for America Condemns Latest Abortion Law in Texas
For five decades it has been established law that the Constitution guarantees the right to privacy and that right, as Justice Harry Blackmun wrote, “is broad enough to encompass a woman’s decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy.” It is also accepted law that abortion is legal in most states until the age of …
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The Secular Coalition for America Joins Member Organization in Calling on Facebook to Reverse New Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Secular Coalition for America Joins Member Organization in Calling on Facebook to Reverse New Policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – On July 6, Facebook’s Director of Content Policy Stakeholder Engagement, Peter Stern, wrote to Sarah Haider, Director of Ex-Muslims of North America (EXMNA), a member organization of the Secular Coalition for America (SCA), …