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June 20, 2016 Press Releases

California Will Provide Faith-Free Rehab Programs for Nontheist Parolee

In response to the AHA's demands, a nontheist may now attend secular treatment programs.

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June 15, 2016 Press Releases

Humanist Poetry Book Recognized as Finalist for Ohio Award

"Once You Had Hands," published by Humanist Press, is nominated for the 2016 Ohioana Book Award in Poetry.

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June 13, 2016 Press Releases

American Humanists Mourn with LGBTQ Community After Orlando Shooting

"The tragedy in Orlando reminds us of the bigotry that still impacts the LGBTQ community," said Roy Speckhardt.

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June 9, 2016 Press Releases

California Must Offer a Secular Substance Abuse Program to Nontheist Parolee, Says AHA

The state is forcing a nontheist parolee to attend a religious treatment program or face jail time.

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June 8, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Condemns Iowa Governors Proclamation Promoting Christian Scripture

The AHA joins other church/state separation groups opposing a Bible-reading marathon in Iowa.

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June 8, 2016 Press Releases

UPDATED: California Highway Patrol Cant Lead Prayers, Warns AHA

The American Humanist Association received a response from the California Highway Patrol.

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June 2, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Warns Arkansas Mayor Not to Promote Christianity

An Arkansas mayor has been using his position to promote religion through a public Fourth of July event.

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May 25, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Anniversary Conference Celebrates 75 Years Advocating Humanism

There's still time to join the AHA in Chicago this week for our 75th anniversary conference! 

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May 23, 2016 Press Releases

Celebrating 75 Years of Humanist Activism, Humanist Press Releases Personal Stories from Secular Leaders

"Personal Paths to Humanism" recounts the experiences of humanist activists over a quarter of a century.

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May 19, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Celebrates 75 Years of Activism at Chicago Conference

Join us in Chicago on May 26-29 to celebrate the AHA's 75th anniversary! 

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