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October 2, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Responds to Shooting at Oregon Community College

The American Humanist Association mourns with the families of the victims and the residents of Roseburg.

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September 25, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Secures Right of Delaware Student to Sit Out the Pledge of Allegiance

Another public school student may opt out of the Pledge without fear of punishment.

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September 24, 2015 News, Press Releases

Lawsuit Against Texas School Board Prayers May Proceed

A judge has denied a motion to dismiss the AHA's lawsuit against the Birdville Independent School District.

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September 24, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanists and Religious Leaders to Gather at Rutgers for Interfaith Conference for Social Progress

The American Humanist Association partners with Xaverian Missionaries and Rutgers University to host Common Ground 2015.

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September 18, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Secures New Mexico Students Right to Sit During the Pledge of Allegiance

The AHA works with a school in New Mexico to ensure that students' First Amendment rights are upheld.

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September 17, 2015 News, Press Releases

Students Punished for Sitting Out the Pledge of Allegiance Seek Protection from Humanist Group

The American Humanist Association stands up for the rights of students who sit down for the Pledge.

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September 15, 2015 News, Press Releases

After Humanist Groups Warning, Georgia School District Backs Down on Graduation Prayer

Public school district makes written assurances that prayers will not be offered at graduation ceremonies.

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September 11, 2015 News, Press Releases

Stop Promoting Christianity in Class, Humanist Group Tells Texas Teacher

A public school teacher displays a cross and proselytizes in class.

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September 9, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Defends Atheist Sentenced to Attend Faith-Based Substance Abuse Program

An atheist in Seattle is forced to attend religious AA meetings, despite being verbally harassed by other attendees.

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September 9, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Groups Complaint Removes Teachers Prayer Board from Mississippi Public School

Thanks to the Appginani Humanist Legal Center, a Mississippi school has painted over an unconstitutional prayer board.

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