Thank you for attending our Post-Election Town Hall. Once again, we sincerely apologize for the disturbance at the beginning of the program. We have identified the problem and updated our security settings to prevent any future “zoom bombing” at our events.
The Post-Election Town Hall covered key updates on American Atheists’ plans and priorities following the election. After a farewell to Alison, who is stepping into a role with a major civil rights organization, we reviewed election results, noting the expanded presence of openly nonreligious officials and positive ballot measure outcomes on school vouchers, abortion access, and marriage equality. However, under the incoming Trump administration, we expect our secular values to face opposition at federal and state levels. To contend with this, we’re launching new initiatives to foster local communities, provide leadership resources, and defend church-state protections. In addition, our team is focusing on promoting understanding and acceptance of atheists through public engagement, coalition-building, and targeted advocacy.
We’re grateful to have a community that’s ready to face these challenges with us. Together, we’ll keep fighting for secular values and civil rights at every level, in all 50 states.
As promised, here are the links shared by our panel:
- Sign up for our Action Alerts!
- Find a local group!
- Get involved by volunteering!
- Donate monthly to support our work!
- Buy a shirt!
- Join us in Minneapolis for our national convention!
- Read this year’s State of the Secular States report!
- Call your Senator today to support judge nominations!
Here are some other resources mentioned in the chat by attendees:
- Support for Christian Nationalism in All 50 States: Findings from PRRI’s 2023 American Values Atlas
- Information on FOIA requests
- SPLC’s page on Alliance Defending Freedom
- Brad Onishi’s podcast, Straight White American Jesus
Some attendees expressed concern about Project 2025. Here are some relevant materials from our coalition partners:
- Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Project 2025 Guide
- Interfaith Alliance: Explainer on How Project 2025 Threatens Religious Freedom and Democracy
- Americans United: Project 2025
- Center for American Progress Resources on Project 2025
- Democracy Forward: People’s Guide to Project 2025
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