Tag: American Atheists

Dear Friend, Every part of the First Amendment is in danger right now, and American Atheists needs your help. From the separation of church and state to our right to peaceful protest, we are witnessing a disturbing escalation of attacks on Americans’ constitutional liberties. The freedom of individuals like you and organizations like ours to…

Dear Friend, The White House is expected to issue an executive order directing Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education.” What does that mean for American Atheists? Let’s take a look. What does the Department of Education do? The agency oversees the federal student loan program;…

Dear Friend, This week, my home state of Iowa became the first state in the nation to revoke nondiscrimination protections for transgender people. It’s despicable, and it makes every part of me angry — as an Iowan, an atheist, a woman, and a person. As an Iowan: Because this state’s legacy was once and not…

Dear Friend, Science is under attack. In just its first month, the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s extragovernmental Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have recklessly — likely illegally — terminated thousands of federal employees. Despite ongoing legal challenges, the executive branch’s directives have derailed vital research and programming here and abroad, crippling scientific advancement and…

Dear Friend, If you, as someone who cares about church-state separation, have been following the news at all, I don’t need to tell you there’s a lot to feel anxious about right now. This week, I wanted to make sure you also know about some positive developments that are inspiring our Policy Team to keep…

Dear Friend, I’ll start with some terrific news, then get right into the rest. In case you missed Nick’s email earlier this week, it’s time to reserve your spot at our 2025 National Convention in Minneapolis, April 17–20. We’re thrilled Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will be joining us, and I, for one, am really…

Dear Friend, Great news: Registration for our 2025 National Convention in Minneapolis is officially open! Get your tickets now, and don’t forget to take advantage of our discounted room rate at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center before rooms sell out! Whether it’s your first time joining us or you’re a seasoned convention-goer, join us in Minnesota this April 17–20 for four…

Dear Friend, Although federal district courts have been swift to put the brakes on some of the Trump Administration’s recent executive actions, these cases have yet to make their way to appellate courts and, eventually, to the Supreme Court, which has demonstrated its receptiveness to religious appeals and re-interpretative arguments. We must be ready to…