The Freedom From Religion Foundation is launching an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s alarming creation of a powerful new Office of Religious Affairs. Hegseth made the explicitly religious motivation ... More » from FFRF investigates Hegseth’s new religious office at Pentagon The post FFRF investigates Hegseth’s new religious office at Pentagon appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

After announcing the “Secularist of the Week” and the “Theocrat of the Week,” we speak with Maryam Namazie, president of the Council of Ex-Muslims of Great Britain, about the campaign ... More » from Freethought Radio – October 1, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – October 1, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The brand new episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” YouTube show reveals the astonishing fact that blasphemy laws still exist in this country.Blasphemy laws may sound like ... More » from Latest episode of ‘Secular Spotlight’ uncovers blasphemy laws in America The post Latest episode of ‘Secular Spotlight’ uncovers blasphemy laws in America appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

We’re incredibly proud that nearly 99 percent of FFRF members are registered voters who voted in the past presidential election. However, because there’s been so much chaos sown by the ... More » from Make your voting plan and vote early! The post Make your voting plan and vote early! appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Pre-registration for FFRF’s 49th annual convention in Milwaukee, WI closed on September 30th, 2026. Registration at the door is welcome; however, group meals cannot be purchased at the door. To ... More » from 2026 National Convention: Registration The post 2026 National Convention: Registration appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is excoriating a U.S. Air Force directive requiring personnel to update their religious affiliations using a drastically reduced list of categories. The discarded categories include ... More » from FFRF: Air Force must stop erasing atheists and minority faiths from its ranks The post FFRF: Air Force must stop erasing atheists and minority faiths from its ranks appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Photo by Kaleb Becker on Unsplash The Freedom From Religion Foundation is commending a Missouri school district for its exemplary response to an FFRF letter about a school-sponsored prayer broadcast ... More » from Mo. district sets positive example in resolving football prayer complaint The post Mo. district sets positive example in resolving football prayer complaint appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

A leading newspaper in Massachusetts has published a Freedom From Religion Foundation op-ed about a problematic proposed state commission that would favor a certain religion.“Massachusetts state Sens. Jamie Eldridge and ... More » from Mass. newspaper runs FFRF op-ed on bill that elevates religious belief The post Mass. newspaper runs FFRF op-ed on bill that elevates religious belief appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

We look forward to seeing you soon at FFRF’s 49th Annual National Convention, Thursday, Oct. 15 to Sunday, October 18, in Milwaukee! We’re excited to share the 2026 FFRF National ... More » from 2026 National Convention: Guide & Maps The post 2026 National Convention: Guide & Maps appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Photo by Paolo Aldrighetti on Unsplash The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling on the East Prairie R-II Schools system in Missouri to halt a repeated unconstitutional practice of athletic ... More » from Time out: FFRF demands Mo. high school stop opening football games with prayer The post Time out: FFRF demands Mo. high school stop opening football games with prayer appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation Co-Presidents Annie Laurie Gaylor and Dan Barker will speak at the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson’s Bill for Establishing Religious Freedom, which will be celebrated ... More » from January 12-13, 2027 – FFRF Co-Presidents to speak to Fredericksburg Religious Freedom Alliance (Fredericksburg, VA) The post January 12-13, 2027 – FFRF Co-Presidents to speak to Fredericksburg Religious Freedom Alliance (Fredericksburg, VA) appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling attention to troubling rhetoric at a major recent evangelical gathering. Prominent government officials and Christian nationalist leaders at the 2026 Pray Vote Stand ... More » from Christian nationalism takes center stage at Pray Vote Stand Summit  The post Christian nationalism takes center stage at Pray Vote Stand Summit  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has filed a friend-of-the-court brief before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a case that threatens an IRS provision prohibiting nonprofit electioneering. FFRF ... More » from FFRF files appellate court amicus brief in case attacking Johnson Amendment  The post FFRF files appellate court amicus brief in case attacking Johnson Amendment  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

After reporting the good and the bad news about Christian nationalist antics, we remember the life and legacy of well-known feminist and atheist activist Robin Morgan, who died earlier this ... More » from Freethought Radio – September 24, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – September 24, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

A federal district court today issued a ruling disappointingly paving the way for the opening of the nation’s first religious public charter school in Oklahoma. The U.S. District Court for ... More » from Federal court in Okla. regrettably ushers in nation’s first religious public school The post Federal court in Okla. regrettably ushers in nation’s first religious public school appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The White House’s newly released list of President Trump’s “Top 250 Victories for People of Faith” is a revealing catalog of the administration’s efforts to redefine religious liberty.The sprawling list, ... More » from FFRF dissects Trump’s ‘250 victories for people of faith’ The post FFRF dissects Trump’s ‘250 victories for people of faith’ appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The latest episode of FFRF’s YouTube show “Secular Spotlight” showcases the potential dangers of a proposed constitutional amendment on Wisconsin’s Nov. 3 ballot.FFRF’s Ryan Jayne and Mickey Dollens discuss the ... More » from ‘Secular Spotlight’ examines problematic upcoming Wis. ballot measure The post ‘Secular Spotlight’ examines problematic upcoming Wis. ballot measure appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Lodi Unified School District in California has removed a Christian cross displayed by a teacher in her fourth-grade classroom following objections by the Freedom From Religion Foundation.A parent who ... More » from FFRF’s advocacy removes cross from Calif. fourth-grade classroom The post FFRF’s advocacy removes cross from Calif. fourth-grade classroom appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

A new lawsuit challenging the city of Dearborn’s taxpayer-funded Ramadan displays shows why the government should stay out of the business of promoting religious holidays altogether. A federal civil rights ... More » from Dearborn Ramadan lawsuit exposes pitfalls of government-sponsored religion The post Dearborn Ramadan lawsuit exposes pitfalls of government-sponsored religion appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Attorneys for 10 Arkansas families presented oral arguments today urging an appellate court to uphold a district court injunction blocking defendant school districts from implementing a Ten Commandments state law. ... More » from Arkansas families urge appellate court to block 10 Commandments law  The post Arkansas families urge appellate court to block 10 Commandments law  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

A Florida public middle school in Panama City, Fla., has removed a prominent “God is Love” banner from its gym after the Freedom From Religion Foundation intervened on behalf of ... More » from A welcome blank wall: Fla. school takes down godly banner after FFRF complaint The post A welcome blank wall: Fla. school takes down godly banner after FFRF complaint appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is denouncing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest effort to transform the U.S. military into a vehicle for his brand of Christian nationalism. Hegseth kicked off ... More » from FFRF backs Hegseth impeachment amid escalating Christian nationalist agenda  The post FFRF backs Hegseth impeachment amid escalating Christian nationalist agenda  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is proudly awarding $18,450 to the 12 winners and eight honorable mentions in the 2026 Kenneth L. Proulx Memorial Essay Contest for Ongoing College Students. ... More » from FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners The post FFRF disburses $18,450 to 2026 college student essay contest winners appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

WORT 89.9 (Madison, WI) By Staff FFRF Communications Director Amitabh Pal interviewed from Kathmandu for his world affairs radio show Himal SouthAsian magazine founder Kanak Mani Dixit on the climate ... More » from Dixit Himal Nepal The post Dixit Himal Nepal appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Friendly Atheist By Hemant Mehta ... More » from James Talarico’s pastor welcomes atheists. Conservatives think that’s a scandal. The post James Talarico’s pastor welcomes atheists. Conservatives think that’s a scandal. appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Breitbart By Hannah Knudsen ... More » from Knudsen: Atheist Site Celebrates Talarico Pastor’s Embrace of ‘Reimagined Scriptures’ The post Knudsen: Atheist Site Celebrates Talarico Pastor’s Embrace of ‘Reimagined Scriptures’ appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Premier Christian News By Tola Mbakwe ... More » from White House lists 250 reasons why Trump is the most ‘pro-faith’ US president The post White House lists 250 reasons why Trump is the most ‘pro-faith’ US president appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Baptist News Global By Jeff Brumley ... More » from Appeals court to hear Arkansas Ten Commandments case The post Appeals court to hear Arkansas Ten Commandments case appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

On Constitution Day, we celebrate a legislative win for a Washington, D.C., memorial to Forgotten Freethinking Founder Thomas Paine. Then, popular podcaster Jennifer Welch tells us about her new book, ... More » from Freethought Radio – September 17, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – September 17, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Photo by Paolo Aldrighetti on Unsplash The Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging that the Robertson County Schools system in Tennessee put an immediate stop to coach-led prayer and religious ... More » from FFRF insists Tenn. school district must end coach-led prayer and proselytizing The post FFRF insists Tenn. school district must end coach-led prayer and proselytizing appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The hosts of “We Dissent” welcome a special guest from the Southern Poverty Law Center to scrutinize the role that Christian nationalism is playing in our public education system.On Episode ... More » from ‘We Dissent’ new episode delves into Christian nationalism in schools The post ‘We Dissent’ new episode delves into Christian nationalism in schools appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The latest episode of the Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” YouTube show dives into the Hindu nationalist movement. FFRF Communications Director Amitabh Pal speaks with Faria Rehman of Hindus for ... More » from ‘Secular Spotlight’ looks at Hindu nationalism in latest episode The post ‘Secular Spotlight’ looks at Hindu nationalism in latest episode appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Photo by Taylor Friehl on Unsplash The Freedom From Religion Foundation has convinced Colorado’s second-largest school district to address a constitutional violation involving school-sponsored prayer at an official athletics event.A ... More » from Colo. school district stops coach-directed prayer following FFRF complaint The post Colo. school district stops coach-directed prayer following FFRF complaint appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is delighted that a House committee today unanimously approved a bill to erect a memorial to Thomas Paine in a prominent location in Washington, D.C. ... More » from FFRF cheers Thomas Paine memorial bill unanimously clearing House committee The post FFRF cheers Thomas Paine memorial bill unanimously clearing House committee appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Photo by Joshua Hoehne on Unsplash The Freedom From Religion Foundation has persuaded a North Dakota school district to end its longstanding, unconstitutional practice of including clergy-led prayer during high ... More » from FFRF halts clergy-led graduation prayers in N.D. school district The post FFRF halts clergy-led graduation prayers in N.D. school district appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

WORT 89.9 (Madison, WI) By Staff FFRF Communications Director Amitabh Pal interviewed from Sri Lanka for his global affairs radio show Himal SouthAsian Senior Editor Raisa Wickrematunge on how a ... More » from (Almost) Live from Sri Lanka The post (Almost) Live from Sri Lanka appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Deseret News By Reagan Campbell ... More » from Three Supreme Court cases killed the legal case for restricting religious charities. The DOJ finally agreed The post Three Supreme Court cases killed the legal case for restricting religious charities. The DOJ finally agreed appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Freedom From Religion Foundation Legal Director Patrick Elliott will be a featured panelist at “SCOTUS Preview: First Amendment on the Docket,” taking place Tuesday, Sept. 29th, at Florida State University ... More » from September 29, 2026 – FFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott to Speak at SCOTUS Preview: First Amendment on the Docket (Tallahassee, FL) The post September 29, 2026 – FFRF Legal Director Patrick Elliott to Speak at SCOTUS Preview: First Amendment on the Docket (Tallahassee, FL) appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

We salute feminist freethinker Robin Morgan, and castigate Christian Nationalist actions by various Cabinet members. Then, A. J. Surin, founder and president of Humanists Malaysia, tells us about the few ... More » from Freethought Radio – September 10, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – September 10, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

FFRF is urging Mount Vernon (Ohio) Mayor Matthew Starr not to be a part of a prayer breakfast being held next Wednesday, Sept. 16.A concerned Mount Vernon resident informed the state/church watchdog ... More » from FFRF to Ohio mayor: Don’t use public office to promote prayer breakfast The post FFRF to Ohio mayor: Don’t use public office to promote prayer breakfast appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is calling out the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for implementing the Trump administration’s “anti-Christian bias” narrative. The EEOC has touted its religious liberty enforcement, highlighting more ... More » from EEOC must protect religious freedom — not Christian privilege The post EEOC must protect religious freedom — not Christian privilege appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s latest episode of its “Secular Spotlight” YouTube show features online personality Elizabeth Booker Houston discussing the many facets of her work.Houston joins FFRF Governmental Affairs ... More » from New episode of ‘Secular Spotlight’ combines humor and politics with special guest The post New episode of ‘Secular Spotlight’ combines humor and politics with special guest appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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The Freedom From Religion Foundation is blasting a social media post that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sent out scapegoating non-Christians and atheists. The intemperate post arose from a dispute ... More » from FFRF calls out Hegseth rant against atheists and non-Christians The post FFRF calls out Hegseth rant against atheists and non-Christians appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

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JD Supra By Staff ... More » from Texas’ New Religious Reading Requirements: Where Curriculum Meets Constitutional Questions The post Texas’ New Religious Reading Requirements: Where Curriculum Meets Constitutional Questions appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Prisoner of conscience and atheist Ibtissame “Betty” Lachgar has now been imprisoned for a full year in Morocco for the “crime” of “insulting Allah.” She has a year and a ... More » from How you can help free Moroccan activist Betty Lachgar one year after imprisonment The post How you can help free Moroccan activist Betty Lachgar one year after imprisonment appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation hailed a ruling today that allows its hometown case against unconstitutional church property tax exemptions to move forward. This is the second time a Dane County ... More » from FFRF welcomes positive ruling in hometown case against religious tax exemption  The post FFRF welcomes positive ruling in hometown case against religious tax exemption  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Join the Kentucky freethought community for the Kentucky Freethought Convention on Saturday, Sept. 12th, in Lexington, KY! This biannual convention provides opportunities for education, community building and connection among freethinkers ... More » from September 12, 2026 – Kentucky Freethought Convention 2026 Featuring FFRF’s Chris Line (Lexington, KY) The post September 12, 2026 – Kentucky Freethought Convention 2026 Featuring FFRF’s Chris Line (Lexington, KY) appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

Friendly Atheist By Hemant Mehta ... More » from The Supreme Court could let Catholic preschools discriminate on the taxpayers’ dime The post The Supreme Court could let Catholic preschools discriminate on the taxpayers’ dime appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.