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December 9, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Denounces Public School for Promoting Religious, Abstinence-Only Program

A concerned parent contacted the Appignani Humanist Legal Center about a public school promoting "purity" culture.

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December 8, 2014 News, Press Releases

Minnesota Public School Halts Religious Field Trips

Thanks to the Appignani Humanist Legal Center, this year a public school will support a nonreligious charity.

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December 2, 2014 News, Press Releases

School District Relents, Allows Student to Sit Out the Pledge of Allegiance

Another victory in the American Humanist Association's boycott to have "under God" removed from the Pledge!

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December 2, 2014 News, Press Releases

Special Education Student Permitted to Sit During Pledge of Allegiance

Thanks to the AHA, a special education student, who is also an atheist, in a private school can sit out...

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December 2, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Sues Georgia School District for Promoting Religion

A public school district's numerous violations of the Establishment Clause prompt AHA to take action.

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November 25, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Sues Ocala Police Department for Promoting Prayer

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center takes action against a police department violating the Establishment Clause.

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November 24, 2014 News, Press Releases

County Courthouse Cant Exclusively Display Christian Crhe, Says Humanist Group

A Texas courthouse won't permit a humanist HumanLight display, but they will allow a Christian nativity scene.

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November 24, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Admonishes State University for Religious Fundraising

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center objects to Rutgers University's sponsoring a fundraiser for a Christian church.

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November 21, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Pleased that Public School Ceases Christian Choir Music

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center celebrates a victory for church/state separation!

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November 20, 2014 News, Press Releases

Public Elementary School Cant Fundraise for Church, Says Humanist Group

A school in South Carolina is raising money to support a proselytizing local church.

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