Humanist Witness Testifies at Federal Hearing on Global Blasphemy Laws
Elizabeth O’Casey speaks to United States Commission on International Religious Freedom.
Humanists Applaud House’s Commitment to Ending International Blasphemy Laws
U.S. House of Representatives passes House Resolution 512.
Humanists Celebrate National Day of Reason Resolution Introduced in the US House of Representatives
House Resolution 947 to recognize May 7, 2020 as a National Day of Reason.
Humanists and Atheists Celebrate Political Victories in 2019
The Center for Freethought Equality is celebrating widespread gains for humanists and other nontheist political candidates yesterday.
Poll Finds Atheism Is No Longer a Political Taboo
A new poll conducted by Lake Research Partners for the American Humanist Association and the Center for Freethought Equality found that “being non-religious or atheist need not be considered an impediment to a candidate’s electoral success.”
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.
Nonreligious Oregon State House Candidates Victorious in Democratic Primary
Three candidates endorsed by the Freethought Equality Fund (FEF) PAC won their primary elections on Tuesday for the Oregon House of Representatives: Julie Fahey (District 14), Diego Hernandez(District 47) and Pam Marsh (District 5).
Nonreligious Oregon State House Candidates Earn Endorsement from Secular PAC
The Freethought Equality Fund (FEF) PAC is endorsing three candidates running for open seats in the Oregon House of Representatives: Julie Fahey (District 14), Diego Hernandez (District 47) and Pam Marsh (District 5).
Secular Political Action Committee Criticizes Ted Cruz for Comments Against Atheists
The Center for Freethought Equality, the only secular organization in America with an active political action committee dedicated to supporting secular political candidates, decries U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (TX) for his assertion that anyone who does not pray is not qualified to be U.S. President.
Secular PAC Endorses Jamie Raskin, Candidate for U.S. Congress “Who Embodies Humanist Values”
Today the Freethought Equality Fund PAC announced its endorsement of State Senator Jamie Raskin for election in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District.
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.”
Pioneering Non-Religious PAC Backs First Six Candidates
The Freethought Equality Fund PAC announced today its first slate of endorsements: U.S. Rep. Jared Polis (CO), U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (NJ), U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (VA), U.S. House candidate Dr. Lee Rogers (CA), State Rep. Carolyn Tomei (OR), and State Rep. Juan Mendez (AZ).
Center for Humanist Activism Launches Freethought Equality Fund PAC
The first nontheistPolitical Action Committee to have full time paid staff advocating forthe rights of nonbelievers is being launched today by the Center forHumanist Activism. The Freethought Equality Fund will be backingcandidates who support the constitutional principal of church-stateseparation and defend the civil liberties of secular Americans.