Dear Friend, In Washington this week, a group of Catholic bishops filed suit to overturn a new law requiring clergy to report suspected child abuse and neglect. Represented by Becket and First Liberty Institute — two major players in the Christian Nationalist movement’s legal strategy — the bishops argue the mandatory reporting law is an…
Dear Friend, This week brought a significant victory for public education and the separation of church and state, as well as some stark reminders of how perilously close we are to losing both. The Supreme Court narrowly let stand a ruling that blocks public funding for religious schools in Oklahoma and revealed just how divided…
Dear Friend, American Atheists’ policy team spent the week poring over House Republicans’ budget megabill. Today, let’s talk about the three most concerning aspects of this proposal and then do something about it, too. First, we knew the “nonprofit killer bill” (formerly H.R. 9495) would be back, and here it is: Section 112209 would grant…
Dear Friend, One of the biggest stories this week was the white plume of smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel to signal the conclave’s selection of the new pope. Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, will be the 267th person to fill the role and the first U.S.-born, though he’s spent most of…
Dear Friend, Speaking from the White House Rose Garden at a National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, the President of the United States said: “They say, ‘separation between church and state…’ I said, ‘All right, let’s forget about that for one time…’” Only one time, eh? Surely nothing for American Atheists to worry about!…
Dear Friend, I’m writing to you today from Minneapolis, where for the last three days, American Atheists has brought together hundreds of atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nonreligious folks from all across the United States and the world. Next week, Nick will tell you more about what this time together has meant for our team…
American Atheists’ 2025 National Convention April 17-20 Minneapolis, MN Join us in Minneapolis for American Atheists’ 2025 National Convention! Featuring dynamic speakers, fun social activities, workshops, performances, and community events, this is a conference you don’t want to miss. American Atheists is proud to present one of the most diverse and compelling line-ups of speakers,…
Dear Friend, Last week, Nick mentioned we would be filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court. In fact, American Atheists filed briefs this week in two cases that could each have profound effects on public education. In Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, we’re leading a coalition of secular groups calling on…
Dear Friend, Tomorrow, Friday the 11th, is your last chance to get some of the special event tickets for our national convention in Minneapolis. What would you miss, you ask? Only some of the best speakers, most experienced activists, and all the fun that comes with being around fellow nonbelievers! Here are just a few…
Dear Friend, We have three big updates for you this week, so let’s get right into it: First, we are pleased to announce the resolution of a lawsuit brought by our longtime partners at the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) concerning a significant bequest in Arizona. Last summer, we were disappointed to inform our members…