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September 6, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Defends Illinois Student Reprimanded for Sitting Out Pledge of Allegiance

After a teacher reportedly attempts to pull a student from his chair to stand for the Pledge, the AHA intervenes.

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August 26, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Collaborates to Promote International Volunteering

The American Humanist Association is a program sponsor of Foundation Beyond Belief's Humanist Service Corps.

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August 25, 2016 News

AHA Joins Groups Opposing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination

No one should be disqualified for a job for being the "wrong" religion.

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August 25, 2016 Press Releases

Keep Pledge of Allegiance Waivers, AHA Urges Florida School District

"The school district should stand firm to uphold students’ freedom of speech,” said Roy Speckhardt.

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August 23, 2016 Press Releases

Cartoon Collection of the History of Humanist Philosophy Released from Humanist Press

The Cartoon History of Humanism series, popular on TheHumanist.com, is now available in book form!

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August 19, 2016 Press Releases

Vote to Keep New Jersey Christian Veterans Display Is Inviting Litigation, Says AHA

The AHA condemns the decision of Roselle Park, NJ, council members to keep a religious display on public property.

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August 11, 2016 Press Releases

Cross Display Disrespects Non-Christian Veterans, AHA Tells New Jersey Mayor

“The city should honor the sacrifices of all of its veterans,” said Roy Speckhardt.

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August 11, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Appeals Ruling Allowing Texas School Board Meetings to Open With Prayer

The AHA will continue to defend the First Amendment rights of children in the Birdville Independent School District

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August 1, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Requests Oral Arguments in Case against Colorado School Districts Promotion of Christianity

The AHA defends the standing of local families harmed by a school district's Establishment Clause violations.

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July 19, 2016 Press Releases

Texas School Board Prayers Are Unconstitutional, Says AHA to District Court

“Public school boards should be neutral on religion,” said Roy Speckhardt, executive director of the AHA.

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