Statements

Virginia Atheists Wrest State’s DMVs from Jehovah’s Witnesses’ Control

September 25, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Richmond, VA—On Saturday, September 21, Virginia atheists tabled outside of two Department of Motor Vehicle centers. American Atheists had received multiple complaints that Jehovah’s Witnesses were proselytizing outside of facilities....

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HHS Nominee Elizabeth Darling Must Condemn Religious Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption

September 11, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Washington, DC—Today, American Atheists announced it will oppose the nomination of Elizabeth Darling as Commissioner on Children, Youth, and Families at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unless she pledges to reverse the department’s discriminatory child welfare policies....

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American Atheists: Christian Nationalist David Barton “One of the Greatest Threats to Religious Freedom”

August 16, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists responded to comments by Christian nationalist and serial falsifier David Barton....

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US Department of Education Proposes Dangerous Religious Exemptions

July 25, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—This month, American Atheists submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Education’s plan to introduce dangerous new exemptions for religious institutions of higher education....

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Atheists: New “Unalienable Rights” Commission Rife with Religious Extremists

July 23, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists joined 178 organizations to call for scrapping the Department of State’s recently announced “Commission on Unalienable Rights.”...

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American Atheists Joins 125 National Organizations to Oppose Religious Discrimination in Foster Care and Adoption

July 22, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists joined 125 national organizations to urge Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar to stop considering any proposed regulation that would allow taxpayer-funded foster care and adoption agencies to discriminate in the name of religion....

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American Atheists Welcomes Samantha McGuire as National Field Director

July 19, 2019 American Atheists Statements

Cranford, NJ—Today, American Atheists announced the hiring of Samantha McGuire to serve as the organization’s National Field Director. Sam has previously served as a volunteer regional director overseeing the organization’s local activism in the Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland areas. ...

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American Atheists’ Statement on Inhumane Conditions at Migrant Detention Camps

July 4, 2019 American Atheists Statements

In response to the squalid, dangerous conditions at border detention centers, Nick Fish, president of American Atheists, released the following statement:...

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