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October 8, 2014 News, Press Releases

Atheist Student Objects to Under God in Pledge of Allegiance, Told She is Disrespectful to U.S. Military

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center defends the rights of students to sit out the Pledge.

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October 6, 2014 News, Press Releases

Atheist Permitted to Give Invocation in Los Angeles

An atheist will make her voice heard at a Los Angeles Board meeting, thanks to the Appignani Humanist Legal Center.

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October 6, 2014 News, Press Releases

Sheriffs Office Christian Seal Unconstitutional, Says Humanist Group

The American Humanist Association denounces local law enforcement in Waverly, TN, for promoting Christianity. 

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October 1, 2014 News, Press Releases

Be Smart about Being Happy: Humanist Press Announces Release of Tending the Epicurean Garden by Hiram Crespo

New book from Humanist Press provides an updated take on ancient Greek wisdom.

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September 30, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Denounces Elementary Schools Promotion of Christian Camp

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center sends a letter to a public school distributing religious flyers.

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September 30, 2014 News, Press Releases

Oak Park School District Allows Student to Boycott Pledge of Allegiance

The American Humanist Association upholds the rights of an atheist student.

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September 29, 2014 News, Press Releases

High Schooler Objects to Under God in Pledge of Allegiance, Threatened with Punishment

The American Humanist Association defends the rights of an atheist student.

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September 29, 2014 News, Press Releases

Middle School Student Threatened with Punishment for Not Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance

Atheist student who objects to "under God" in the Pledge threatened by teachers.

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September 25, 2014 News, Press Releases

Atheist Student Sits Out the Pledge of Allegiance, Threatened with Punishment

The American Humanist Association defends the constitutional rights of students who object to "under God."

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September 25, 2014 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Condemns Religious Monument at Public School

High school unconstitutionally promotes religion with a sculpture at a football stadium.

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