Next week, October 1-7, is Banned Books Week, an annual event celebrating literature and the free and open access to information. It feels especially pertinent this year, as so many of us are witnessing a concerted effort to censor books and curricula in classrooms and libraries by authoritarian “parents’ rights” groups like Moms for Liberty.But…
This week, I, along with other members of the American Atheists team, had the opportunity to attend an event at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The center has a direct view of Independence Hall.Surrounded by our nation’s rich history, we participated in the National First Amendment Summit and heard from speakers like Salman Rushdie,…
I have a favor to ask of you. No, it’s not money (although you are more than welcome to donate here or mail a check to our address below).Today, I want to encourage you to be a part of our strategic planning process. We are very deliberate about this effort, and it will probably take…
Last month, I had the honor of representing you, the members of American Atheists, at the World Humanist Congress in Copenhagen, in front of hundreds of international attendees.I spoke about the terrifying rise of white Christian nationalism in the United States, how it affects policy and culture, and how these movements spread their tentacles around…