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January 29, 2015 News, Press Releases

Texas School Permits Student to Sit Out the Pledge of Allegiance

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center successfully defends the rights of a middle school student.

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January 28, 2015 News, Press Releases

International Darwin Day Brings Science to the Palouse

The Humanists of the Palouse to host annual Darwin Day event.

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January 15, 2015 News, Press Releases

Atheist Student May Sit out the Pledge of Allegiance without Punishment, Says School District

A California school district agrees to respect the right of students to opt out of the Pledge.

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January 15, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group to Give Zumach Award of $10,000 to Charlie Hebdo

The American Humanist Association announces a new award to fight religious fundamentalism.

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January 12, 2015 News, Press Releases

July Simpson Elected to the American Humanist Associations Board of Directors

The American Humanist Association is pleased to announce the recent election of July Simpson to its board.

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January 8, 2015 News, Press Releases

Christine Shellska Elected to the American Humanist Associations Board of Directors

The American Humanist Association is pleased to announce the recent election of Christine Shellska to its board.

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December 30, 2014 News, Press Releases

Arkansas Courthouse Nativity Scene Prompts Lawsuit from Humanist Group

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center files a lawsuit challenging Baxter County for endorsing Christianity.

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December 18, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Applauds South Carolina School District for Halting Religious Fundraising

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center defends the rights of elementary school students.

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December 15, 2014 News, Press Releases

Louisiana School Makes Assurances that Students May Sit Out the Pledge of Allegiance

A high school principal threatens students who sit out the Pledge; the school district says it won't happen again.

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December 9, 2014 News, Press Releases

School District Relents After Threatening Students with Punishment for Sitting Out Pledge of Allegiance

Thanks to a letter from the Appignani Humanist Legal Center, an atheist student may sit out the Pledge.

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