Press Releases
National Nontheist Organizations Call Department Of Justice Memorandum on Religious Liberty A “Declaration of War”
Washington, DC — Yesterday, nineteen national organizations representing atheists, agnostics, humanists, and nontheistic Americans sent a letter to the House and Senate Judiciary Committees regarding the “Memorandum on Religious Liberty” issued by the Department of Justice on October 6, 2017. Signatories to the letter include the Secular Coalition for America along with all 18 of the coalition’s …
Oregon Governor Signs Bill Giving Equal Rights to Secular Celebrants
Salem, Oregon– The Secular Coalition for Oregon applauded Governor Kate Brown today for signing HB 2113 into law, which allows for secular celebrants to legally solemnize marriages. The bill was introduced in response to lobbying efforts by the Secular Coalition for Oregon. Statement by Brian Harvey, Chair of the Secular Coalition for Oregon “Today marks …
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Nontheists Reject President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee
Washington, DC– The Secular Coalition for America has released the following statement in response to President Trump’s nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States. Statement by Larry T. Decker, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America “The nomination of Judge Gorsuch by President Trump signals a clear intent …
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Secular Coalition Condemns Trump’s Unconstitutional Religious Test
Washington, DC– The Secular Coalition for America has released the following statement condemning President Trump’s executive order barring citizens from seven predominantly Muslim countries from entering the United States. Statement by Larry T. Decker, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America “President Trump’s executive order must be recognized as the establishment of a religious …
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President Trump Reinstates Anti-Choice Test for Foreign Aid
Washington, DC– The Secular Coalition for America has released a statement in response to President Trump signing an executive order reinstating the “global gag rule” (also known as the Mexico City policy). The order prohibits international aid groups receiving federal funds from providing access to, or information about, abortion care. Statement by Larry T. Decker, …
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Utah Democratic Party Approves Creation of Secular Caucus
The Central Committee of the Utah Democratic Party approved the creation of the first ever Secular Caucus in the state. With an overwhelming majority of support and dozens of members already signed up to participate, the Caucus will be officially established following a procedural vote by the Committee in February. “The idea of creating a …
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