Humanist Lobby Group Releases Scorecard for US House Members on Church/State Separation
Today the Center for Freethought Equality released its scorecard of the members of the US House of Representatives of the 114th Congress.
Congressional Resolution Introduced to Support Darwin Day
Today United States Representative Jim Himes (CT-4) introduced U.S. House Resolution 67, also known as the Darwin Day Resolution, which would recognize Charles Darwin’s birthday, February 12, as a national day to celebrate science, education and humanity.
Rep. Rush Holt Re-Introduces Darwin Day Resolution in Congress
In anticipation of the 205th birthday of Charles Darwin, celebrated around the world on February 12th as Darwin Day, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ) re-introduced a resolution today “expressing support for the designation of February 12 as Darwin Day.”
House rejects call to allow nonreligious military chaplains
(RNS) House lawmakers late Tuesday (July 23) approved an amendment to a Pentagon spending bill to prevent the appointment of nonreligious military chaplains.
Coalition Urges US House to Oppose School Vouchers
The American Humanist Association, sister organization to the Center for Humanist Activism, signed the coalition letter below from The National Center for Public Education.
Congressional Support for The National Day of Reason
Two members of Congress are offering encouragement to those taking part in National Day of Reason events on May 2, an observance that promoters see as a more inclusive alternative to the religiously focused, government-sponsored National Day of Prayer.