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July 9, 2025 Featured, Press Releases

VICTORY: Court rules grant to out-of-state Catholic Institution violates West Virginia Constitution

“Public dollars should always serve the public good."

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July 8, 2025 Featured, Press Releases

American Humanists Decry the Death of the Johnson Amendment

"All bets are off"

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July 1, 2025 Featured, Press Releases

American Humanist Association Admonishes School Privatization Program, Other Heartless Provisions in Senate Reconciliation Package

"This bill is as un-American as it is un-humanist."

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January 14, 2025 Featured, News

Statement from American Atheist, Humanist, Freethought, and Secular Groups Affirming Commitment to Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights

We cannot and will not ignore bigotry, no matter its source.

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December 27, 2022 Featured, News

Humanists Condemn New York Governor Hochul’s Veto of Non-Religious Recovery Options Bill

Those struggling with substance use deserve access to programs free of religious propaganda.

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October 12, 2020 Featured, News

Protect Young People: Oppose Barrett Nomination

Social justice orgs write to Senate Judiciary Committee.

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May 29, 2020 Featured, News

AHA Condemns Acts of Police Brutality

A message from AHA Executive Director Roy Speckhardt.

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July 24, 2019 Action Alerts, Featured

Action Alert: Support the Repeal of International Blasphemy Laws

Take action to support international religious freedom.

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May 15, 2019 Action Alerts, Featured

Oregon Humanists: Support Vaccinations for All!

Help support this important vaccinations bill!

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