Press Releases
The Clergy Project Joins the Secular Coalition for America
Washington D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America is proud to officially announce the 20th member organization of our coalition, The Clergy Project. The mission of The Clergy Project is to provide support, community, and hope to current and former religious professionals who no longer hold supernatural beliefs. In its 11th year, there are currently …
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Coalition of Secular Americans Meets With White House Office
Washington D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America is proud to have had a productive meeting with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships this past Friday, May 14, 2021. Together with our member organizations the American Humanist Association, American Atheists, Center for Inquiry, Ex-Muslims of North America, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation, we highlighted …
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Congressional Freethought Caucus Hosts First Annual Thomas Paine Breakfast
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Freethought Caucus hosted its first annual Thomas Paine Breakfast. This event intends to honor the very ideals of reason, freethought, science, and ethics, that were championed by its Founding Father namesake. In a time when theocratic and anti-science rhetoric is finding receptive ears at all levels of civic society, …
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Texas Abortion Bill Wins “Worst State Bill”
Washington D.C. — After several weeks of voting, the award for “Worst State Bill ” violating the separation of religion and government has been given to Texas House Bill 3326, which would allow a person who has an abortion or performs an abortion to be charged with assault or homicide, a crime punishable by death …
Secular Organizations Send Priorities to Biden-Harris White House
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA), in partnership with 18 of its member organizations, sent a letter to the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, requesting action on the secular community’s policy priorities during the first 100 days of the Biden administration. The Secular Coalition for America is requesting President …
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Statement on Speckhardt’s decision to step down from the American Humanist Association
Roy Speckhardt was one of the first leaders to inspire me to get involved in the secular movement. Over time I found a philosophical home with the American Humanist Association. Inspired by their work, I wanted to contribute my efforts to advancing humanism and I eventually served several years on the Board of Directors. I …
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