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National Figures Coming to the Palouse to Launch Coalition of Nontheistic Groups

Today, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and humanists in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest joined forces to announce the launch of their coalition and its first event, Darwin on the Palouse, with PZ Myers, Daniel Dennett, Jen McCreight and Fred Edwords in a pair of International Darwin Day events at two local universities.

National Figures Coming to the Palouse to Launch Coalition of Nontheistic Groups

Today, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and humanists in the Palouse region of the Pacific Northwest joined forces to announce the launch of their coalition and its first event, Darwin on the Palouse, with PZ Myers, Daniel Dennett, Jen McCreight and Fred Edwords in a pair of International Darwin Day events at two local universities.

Nonbelievers Applaud Court Ruling to Remove Religious Banner from Rhode Island Public School

AHA applauds federal judge's ruling ordering the immediate removal of a prayer banner in a Rhode Island high school.

Nonbelievers Applaud Court Ruling to Remove Religious Banner from Rhode Island Public School

AHA applauds federal judge's ruling ordering the immediate removal of a prayer banner in a Rhode Island high school.

Humanists Disappointed in Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Religious Groups to Discriminate in Employment

Leadership at the AHA express disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision exempting religious employers from anti-discrimination laws.

Humanists Disappointed in Supreme Court’s Decision to Allow Religious Groups to Discriminate in Employment

Leadership at the AHA express disappointment with the Supreme Court’s decision exempting religious employers from anti-discrimination laws.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Funding For Abstinence-Only Education!

Millions of tax dollars are again being proposed for failed abstinence-only sex education programs.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Funding For Abstinence-Only Education!

Millions of tax dollars are again being proposed for failed abstinence-only sex education programs.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Oppose Funding For Abstinence-Only Education!

Millions of tax dollars are again being proposed for failed abstinence-only sex education programs.

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist, Christopher Hitchens. “Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist, Christopher Hitchens. “Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

Humanists Mourn Christopher Hitchens: Stalwart for Atheism

Humanists and atheists are saddened by the death of the prolific writer and outspoken atheist, Christopher Hitchens. “Humanity has lost a powerful stalwart for atheism,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the American Humanist Association. “Christopher Hitchens changed the discussion about religion and non-belief by championing public criticism of theology.”

Take Action: Tell Congress To Reauthorize The Violence Against Women Act!

We are asking for your support in contacting your senators to ask they reauthorize and improve the Violence Against Women Act.

Take Action: Tell Congress To Reauthorize The Violence Against Women Act!

We are asking for your support in contacting your senators to ask they reauthorize and improve the Violence Against Women Act.

Humanists Call On Obama To Stop Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination

As part of the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination (CARD), the American Humanist Association is asking the Obama Admiration to fulfill a campaign promise and fully reverse religious discrimination policies put in place by the previous administration. These policies give a pass to organizations that receive federal funds but discriminate in their hiring practices on religious grounds. Other than a promise to review instances on a “case-by-case” basis, the Obama Administration has not officially reversed this policy.

Humanists Call On Obama To Stop Taxpayer-Funded Religious Discrimination

As part of the Coalition Against Religious Discrimination (CARD), the American Humanist Association is asking the Obama Admiration to fulfill a campaign promise and fully reverse religious discrimination policies put in place by the previous administration. These policies give a pass to organizations that receive federal funds but discriminate in their hiring practices on religious grounds. Other than a promise to review instances on a “case-by-case” basis, the Obama Administration has not officially reversed this policy.