Talking Points Opposing The Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) in the Senate Reconciliation Bill
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SCA and it’s Coalition Members Write Letter Urging Ways and Means Members to Oppose Inclusion of Two Bills
The inclusion of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) and the Healthcare Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act would do irrevocable harm to the separation of church and should not be included in the Ways and Means reconciliation package. ECCA would provide tax credits to fund religious and private schools, diverting federal funds that could
Heretic on the Hill: Two Things the President Doesn’t Know
“I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” President Trump has sworn that twice, or more accurately he has said that twice. Why would he say it? Because the Constitution requires
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Heretic on the Hill: It’s Not in the Constitution, But…
Arizona is one of several states considering legislation that would allow chaplains to join or replace licensed school counselors in public schools. Texas, Louisiana, and Florida have already passed this travesty of an effort to bring religion into schools through the back door. (That’s a combined population of 57 million people). Other states considering this
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Heretics on the Hill: Last Tuesday
Last year I called it our Superbowl so this time I’m saying that last weekend was the Secular Coalition’s March Madness. On Sunday and Monday the 20 executive directors of the member organizations, plus the SCA board of directors, met to hear from speakers, talk government affairs, plan, collaborate, and catch up with one another. Tuesday was our Lobby Day. Thanks to everyone who
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SCA Lobby Day 2025: Together we can protect public education
The Secular Coalition for America needs your help on Lobby Day to oppose a bill that would lower tax revenue by up to $10 billion and send that same amount in school vouchers to private and religious schools. This program diverts funds to vouchers and reduces federal funding that could have been used to fund
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SCOTUS Opinion: Carson v. Makin
With today’s decision in Carson v. Makin, the Supreme Court has decided that taxpayer funds may be used to subsidize tuition at private religious schools, including schools that explicitly discriminate against LGBTQ+ and nonreligious students and teachers. At question is the option the State of Maine provides for parents that live in school districts which
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