Dear Friend, On December 13, President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission (RLC) held its fourth meeting in Dallas, Texas, at the private enclave of billionaire Harlan Crow, the same conservative megadonor who for years lavished Justice Clarence Thomas with undisclosed gifts and financial favors. It was the first time the RLC met anywhere other than the Museum of…
Hi friends, As we head into the holiday season and the close of 2025, I want to take a moment to acknowledge just how challenging this year has been for so many in our communities—and to sincerely thank you for everything you’ve done to show up for people where you are. Your leadership, care, and…
Dear Friend, For some of us, the holiday season is rife with challenges. People who have left their religion may miss the community that their houses of worship provided. Others are concerned about family gatherings that could bring arguments or awkwardness. And some may just try to ignore the whole thing and wait for the…
Dear Friend, Great changes are happening in the field department! I’d like to introduce our new National Field Organizer, Ruwaida Shaikh. She comes to us with a wealth of experience across nonprofit, political, and grassroots spaces. She has worked with organizations like VOCAL-NY, Democracy Rising, the NYC City Council, and Democratic Socialists of America, leading…
Dear Friend, If you’re fortunate enough to be in your early 70s (or older!), you may run into a quandary this time of year. Your IRA has performed well, and there’s the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to consider. If you’re finding yourself in this situation, please consider using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) to support American…
Dear Friend, Right now, all over the country, groups affiliated with American Atheists are assisting their neighbors in need. We are helping people, including families directly impacted by SNAP cuts, avoid hunger and, yes, malnutrition. Hard to imagine in a rich country like ours, but these are the sad realities of our times. With our new Community…
Dear Friend, Part of my job is to always keep one eye open and on the news. It’s why my browser windows (plural) are perpetually overflowing with open tabs (much to the dismay of my more ‘Type A’ colleagues). I digress. My point is this was another of those weeks where each new headline was…
Dear Friend, The New York legislature passed three great bills, but Governor Hochul still needs to sign them into law before time runs out. Instead, she’s threatening to reject them! The Hospital Transparency Act would let patients see which hospitals in their area provide the care they need, including life-saving reproductive and gender-affirming care. Patients deserve transparency! The Health…
Dear Friend, American Atheists has been hard at work in the courts lately, filing amicus briefs in two federal cases to defend essential civil rights protections and crucial constitutional freedoms. Yesterday, we joined more than 100 organizations (as well as 90 members of Congress) to demand the restoration of the Community Relations Service (CRS) after…
Dear Friend, The first observance of American Education Week was back in 1921. This past week may well have been the last. Meant to boost public support for schools and recognize the countless professionals who help students succeed, this year’s celebration took a turn… About those professionals? Well, MAGA’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” placed caps on…