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October 13, 2015 News

AHA Joins Groups Opposing Private School Vouchers

Public dollars must remain invested in public schools for the benefit of all students.

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October 13, 2015 News, Press Releases

Mississippi Teacher Calls Atheist Student a Fool, Humanist Group Intervenes

AHA steps in after the Rankin County School District repeatedly flouts the Establishment Clause.

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October 8, 2015 News, Press Releases

Rowan County Commissioners Must Cease Christian Prayers, Demands Humanist Group

The American Humanist Association signs onto an amicus brief with other secular and religious liberty organizations.

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October 6, 2015 News

AHA Joins Groups Opposing Reauthorization of DC School Voucher Program

Public funds should be spent on public schools, not private schools

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October 6, 2015 News, Press Releases

Humanist Group Defends California Student Objecting to Under God in the Pledge of Allegiance

Principal denies student's right to sit, insists he stand, even if he turns his back to the flag.

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October 2, 2015 News

AHA Works for Humanist Invocation in U.S. Congress

Letter urges Congressional chaplains to allow a humanist chaplain to open the Congressional day with an invocation.

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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 30, 2015 News

Resolution Affirming Human Rights for All

Adopted by the AHA Board of Directors,  27 September 2015, Chicago, IL.

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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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