Mary Trump joins latest ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode

The newest installment of “Secular Spotlight” features psychologist and author Mary L. Trump providing a firsthand account of a recent gathering of nonreligious congressional members. Trump joins “Secular Spotlight” to reflect on the third annual ... More » from Mary Trump joins latest ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode The post Mary Trump joins latest ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

‘God front and center’: FFRF condemns Blanche’s shocking Christian nationalist views

A highly alarming aspect of Todd Blanche’s record is being overshadowed as he appears headed toward confirmation as U.S. attorney general. Blanche has explicitly embraced Christian nationalism and has been ... More » from ‘God front and center’: FFRF condemns Blanche’s shocking Christian nationalist views The post ‘God front and center’: FFRF condemns Blanche’s shocking Christian nationalist views appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF victory: Missouri fire department removes Christian flag

The City of Diamond Fire Department in Missouri has quickly removed a Christian flag from outside its fire station after the Freedom From Religion Foundation raised constitutional concerns. The department ... More » from FFRF victory: Missouri fire department removes Christian flag The post FFRF victory: Missouri fire department removes Christian flag appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Freethought Radio – July 30, 2026

FFRF co-sponsored the Reason Reception in Washington, D.C., in honor of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. We hear remarks by Reps. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., Sean Casten, D-Ill., and Suzanne Bonamici, D-Ore., ... More » from Freethought Radio – July 30, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – July 30, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

2026 – Dahlia Richter

A student who organized a secular revolt against unconstitutional graduation prayer at El Capitan High School in Colorado City, Ariz., has received a $2,000 Freedom From Religion Foundation Student Activist ... More » from 2026 – Dahlia Richter The post 2026 – Dahlia Richter appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF stops school-organized religious club at Ala. elementary school

The Freedom From Religion Foundation has successfully stymied a proposed school-organized religious club in the Madison City Schools (Ala.) system that aimed to indoctrinate elementary school students. A concerned district parent reported ... More » from FFRF stops school-organized religious club at Ala. elementary school The post FFRF stops school-organized religious club at Ala. elementary school appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF urges Ky. school district to end pastor access to middle school students

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Fayette County Public Schools system immediately stop allowing pastors from a local church to proselytize middle school students through school-sponsored activities.A concerned community ... More » from FFRF urges Ky. school district to end pastor access to middle school students The post FFRF urges Ky. school district to end pastor access to middle school students appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Speaker Johnson worrisomely says Christian legal ministry guides House leadership

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is expressing concern after House Speaker Mike Johnson declared at a highly influential Christian legal organization’s annual summit that it shapes his governance. Johnson, speaking ... More » from Speaker Johnson worrisomely says Christian legal ministry guides House leadership The post Speaker Johnson worrisomely says Christian legal ministry guides House leadership appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF sounds alarm over Mo. fire department flying Christian flag

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the City of Diamond Fire Department immediately remove a Christian flag displayed on public property.FFRF recently learned that the Fire Department is flying a ... More » from FFRF sounds alarm over Mo. fire department flying Christian flag The post FFRF sounds alarm over Mo. fire department flying Christian flag appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

A School District in Florida was allowing a school football coach lead students in prayer. (August 2026)

Florida — FFRF made sure that the St. Johns County School District in St. Augustine, Fla., put a stop to the district’s practice of having a school football coach lead ... More » from A School District in Florida was allowing a school football coach lead students in prayer. (August 2026) The post A School District in Florida was allowing a school football coach lead students in prayer. (August 2026) appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

A Florida Public School had a banner on school property that advertised a local church. (August 2026)

Florida — “The Seminole County (Fla.) Public School system followed up on FFRF’s concerns after being informed of an unconstitutional banner on school property that advertised a local church. FFRF ... More » from A Florida Public School had a banner on school property that advertised a local church. (August 2026) The post A Florida Public School had a banner on school property that advertised a local church. (August 2026) appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Legal fight over churches endorsing candidates renewed as midterms near

USA Today By BrieAnna J. Frank ... More » from Legal fight over churches endorsing candidates renewed as midterms near The post Legal fight over churches endorsing candidates renewed as midterms near appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

The Justice Dept’s new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate

Friendly Atheist By Hemant Mehta ... More » from The Justice Dept’s new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate The post The Justice Dept’s new “religious liberty” memo gives Christians more power to discriminate appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF lambastes new DOJ guidance expanding religious privilege

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice’s newly issued guidance on religious liberty. The Justice Department today released updated guidance replacing its 2017 memorandum on ... More » from FFRF lambastes new DOJ guidance expanding religious privilege  The post FFRF lambastes new DOJ guidance expanding religious privilege  appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Freethought Radio – July 23, 2026

The Trump administration is whitewashing American history in Philadelphia. Federal Judge John E. Jones tells the behind-the-scenes story of the 2005 trial leading to his landmark decision barring “intelligent design” from ... More » from Freethought Radio – July 23, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – July 23, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF: Incoming Texas comptroller must abandon reported religious litmus test

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that incoming Texas Comptroller Don Huffines immediately disavow reported plans to judge state employees based on their beliefs. According to reports, Huffines recently ... More » from FFRF: Incoming Texas comptroller must abandon reported religious litmus test The post FFRF: Incoming Texas comptroller must abandon reported religious litmus test appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF co-hosts secular gathering on Capitol Hill

Members of Congress, national secular leaders and advocates joined together in a Capitol Hill reception room Tuesday evening for the third annual Congressional Reason Reception. The reception celebrated the Congressional ... More » from FFRF co-hosts secular gathering on Capitol Hill The post FFRF co-hosts secular gathering on Capitol Hill appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF demands that Fla. sheriff’s office stop coercive inmate baptisms

Screenshot courtesy of Christian Broadcasting Network The Freedom From Religion Foundation is insisting to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office that a recent event where it baptized inmates was a grave ... More » from FFRF demands that Fla. sheriff’s office stop coercive inmate baptisms The post FFRF demands that Fla. sheriff’s office stop coercive inmate baptisms appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

New ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode tackles historically inaccurate legislation

The Freedom From Religion Foundation’s “Secular Spotlight” welcomes a special guest for an episode examining the role of Christian nationalism in whitewashing American history.Lawmakers are using the name of the ... More » from New ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode tackles historically inaccurate legislation The post New ‘Secular Spotlight’ episode tackles historically inaccurate legislation appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF: Erasing America’s history serves white Christian nationalism

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is castigating the Trump administration’s latest move in its white Christian nationalist campaign to rewrite America’s past. The administration has outrageously replaced an exhibit ... More » from FFRF: Erasing America’s history serves white Christian nationalism The post FFRF: Erasing America’s history serves white Christian nationalism appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

‘No Prophets’: An exclusive book offer and conversation between Rep. Jared Huffman and Ron Reagan

Zoom Event Saturday, Aug. 15 Noon PDT / 3 p.m. EDT Be among the first readers anywhere to receive “No Prophets” and join an exclusive conversation before the book’s public ... More » from ‘No Prophets’: An exclusive book offer and conversation between Rep. Jared Huffman and Ron Reagan The post ‘No Prophets’: An exclusive book offer and conversation between Rep. Jared Huffman and Ron Reagan appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Kentucky sheriff removes unconstitutional Easter posts after FFRF intervention

The Freedom From Religion Foundation convinced the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office in Morehead, Ky., to remove social media posts promoting Christianity after FFRF raised constitutional concerns.A local resident informed FFRF ... More » from Kentucky sheriff removes unconstitutional Easter posts after FFRF intervention The post Kentucky sheriff removes unconstitutional Easter posts after FFRF intervention appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Should freethought return to its deist roots?

OnlySky By Bruce Ledewitz ... More » from Should freethought return to its deist roots? The post Should freethought return to its deist roots? appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

St Michael statue blocked from Massachusetts city building as state Supreme Court showdown looms

New York Post By Rachel del Guidice ... More » from St Michael statue blocked from Massachusetts city building as state Supreme Court showdown looms The post St Michael statue blocked from Massachusetts city building as state Supreme Court showdown looms appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Michigan school bans religious groups visiting at lunch, giving out Bibles after complaint

MLive By Danielle James ... More » from Michigan school bans religious groups visiting at lunch, giving out Bibles after complaint The post Michigan school bans religious groups visiting at lunch, giving out Bibles after complaint appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

California basketball coach made players fill out Christian journals… or run extra laps

Friendly Atheist By Hemant Mehta ... More » from California basketball coach made players fill out Christian journals… or run extra laps The post California basketball coach made players fill out Christian journals… or run extra laps appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

New ‘We Dissent’ episode focuses on Rededicate 250 and “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias”

America turned 250 this year — and the Trump administration did its best to infuse Christian nationalism into the historic anniversary. On Episode 55, FFRF Deputy Legal Director Liz Cavell, Americans United ... More » from New ‘We Dissent’ episode focuses on Rededicate 250 and “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” The post New ‘We Dissent’ episode focuses on Rededicate 250 and “Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias” appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF: Don’t turn Connecticut’s Capitol into holiday battleground

It may only be July, but a Christmas controversy is already brewing in Connecticut, and the Freedom From Religion Foundation is urging state officials to avoid turning the State Capitol ... More » from FFRF: Don’t turn Connecticut’s Capitol into holiday battleground The post FFRF: Don’t turn Connecticut’s Capitol into holiday battleground appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

Freethought Radio – July 16, 2026

After reporting national Christian-nationalist news and local state/church victories in the schools, we talk with journalist Carlos Orsi, author of the new book, ”What Science Says About Astrology.” ... More » from Freethought Radio – July 16, 2026 The post Freethought Radio – July 16, 2026 appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org

FFRF calls First Liberty’s “Religious Liberty” index a Christian nationalism scorecard

The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing First Liberty Institute’s newly released Religious Liberty in the States 2026 report, arguing that it rewards states for expanding religious exemptions rather than ... More » from FFRF calls First Liberty’s “Religious Liberty” index a Christian nationalism scorecard The post FFRF calls First Liberty’s “Religious Liberty” index a Christian nationalism scorecard appeared first on Freedom From Religion Foundation.

ffrf.org