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November 15, 2015 Press Releases

Humanist Group Stops Bible Distribution in Kansas Public School

Students must learn in an environment free from state-endorsed religious influence. 

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November 13, 2015 Press Releases

Massachusetts Pastafarian Wins Right to Wear a Colander in Drivers License Photo, Thanks to Humanist Group

Appignani Humanist Legal Center assists member of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.

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November 12, 2015 Press Releases

Humanist Group Gets Nativity Display Removed from Arkansas Courthouse

AHA wins victory for church/state separation in Baxter County, AR.

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November 10, 2015 News, Press Releases

No More Gideon Bible Distributions, Humanist Group Warns Kansas School District

The American Humanist Association defends an atheist student who felt unwelcome after teachers promoted Gideon Bibles.

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November 4, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Groups Letter Stops Mississippi School District from Promoting Religion and Disparaging Atheism

Rankin County School District informs its employees of their obligations under the First Amendment.

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November 2, 2015 News

American Humanist Association Stands with International Humanist Community Against Violence in Bangladesh

After the latest attack on secular activists, the AHA calls for justice.

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October 30, 2015 News

American Humanist Association Mourns Death of Bette Chambers, Humanist Leader

The American Humanist Association mourns the death of Elizabeth B. "Bette" Chambers.

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October 29, 2015 News, Press Releases

Student May Sit During the Pledge of Allegiance, Says New York School to Humanist Group

Teacher who told student, "I don't care about the law" has apologized to the student and class.

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October 29, 2015 News

AHA Joins Groups Calling for Full Funding for International Family Planning & Reproductive Health Programs

U.S. must meet fair share of global need.

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October 29, 2015 News, Press Releases

Controversial Christmas Book Challenges Santa Claus and Jesus Is the Reason for the Season

Humanist Press is pleased to announce a new holiday book!

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