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Humanists UK warns parents and schools to be wary of Operation Christmas Child on 2024-12-08

Latest research shows overwhelming support for assisted dying on 2024-12-08

Peers call for the removal of bishops from the Lords on 2024-12-08

Cross-party amendments debated to remove bishops from the Lords on 2024-12-08

Humanists UK welcomes Assisted Dying Bill on 2024-12-08

Humanists to pay tribute on Remembrance Day 2024 on 2024-12-08

Humanists UK’s Curriculum and Assessment Review response: calls for RE, RSE and collective worship reform on 2024-12-08

Northern Ireland Humanists pay tribute to humanist trailblazer Anna Lo on 2024-12-08

New book ‘What I Believe’ out now on 2024-12-08

Faith to Faithless volunteer wins national helpline award on 2024-12-08

Political scientist John Curtice awarded Holyoake Lecture Medal on 2024-12-08

Government confirms VAT will be applied to private faith schools on 2024-12-08

Consent vital part of Relationships and Sexuality Education, says Northern Ireland Humanists on 2024-12-08

Abortion safe access zones come into force in England and Wales on 2024-12-08

Humanists UK mourns Lord (Lyndon) Harrison (1947-2024) on 2024-12-08

Millions to see nationwide ad campaign for book about humanism: What I Believe on 2024-12-08

Humanists UK urges ASA: don’t censor ‘sacrilegious’ images on 2024-12-08

Statement on scope of the Assisted Dying Bill on 2024-12-08

Humanists UK welcomes amendments to remove bishops from House of Lords on 2024-12-08

Cross-party peers call for immediate legal recognition of humanist marriages on 2024-12-08

MPs from across the Commons challenge place of bishops in the Lords on 2024-12-08

Assisted Dying Bill has its first reading on 2024-12-08

New poll shows every constituency backs assisted dying on 2024-12-08

‘This really is a historic moment’, Humanists UK comments on Assisted Dying Bill first reading on 2024-12-08

Six hard-hitting facts about faith schools on 2024-12-08

Historic vote on assisted dying – 29 November on 2024-12-08

Conservative Humanists vow to keep freedom of religion or belief on party’s agenda on 2024-12-08

Religious abuse isn’t just individual acts – it’s systemic | Faith to Faithless Apostasy Conference 2024 on 2024-12-08

Private Christian schools to take legal action against UK Government’s VAT plans on 2024-12-08

Kenya: court ruling a boost for secularism in the country on 2024-12-08

Humanists call for equal representation in dialogue with Council of the EU on 2024-12-08

Humanists International submission cited by United Nations Secretary-General on 2024-12-08

Our Students Face the Next Wave of Christian Nationalism’s Agenda on 2024-12-08

Fighting Project 2025 and Youth Voter Suppression on 2024-12-08

Standing for Reproductive Rights on Campus on 2024-12-08

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION ABANDONS CHAPLAIN’S MANUAL on 2024-12-08

Request School Boards to Play Instrumental Versions of O Canada only. Protect Students’ Right to Freedom From Religion on 2024-12-08

SPECIAL FUND: SUPPORT SGT. “BOB’S” HUMAN RIGHTS FIGHT ON OUR BEHALF on 2024-12-08

Why Was This Groundbreaking Study on DEI (showing how it increases racism) Silenced? on 2024-12-08

Schools must adapt or become obsolete says head of Toronto’s new “Peace School” on 2024-12-08

We’re Living Through a Historic Time – Now What do we do About It? on 2024-12-08

Heretic on the Hill: Getting Ready For 2025 (the year not the Project) on 2024-12-08

Heretic on the Hill: I’m Mr. Brightside, Sort Of on 2024-12-08

Stand with Us Against the Rising Tide of Christian Nationalism on 2024-12-08

From the Intern Desk: Imagine There Is A Bear Chasing You, A Wake-Up Call for Secular Citizens on 2024-12-08

Choosing the Future on 2024-12-08

A Few Things to Read on the Election on 2024-12-08

Heretic on the Hill: A Tale of Two Campaign Speeches on 2024-12-08

From the Intern Desk: The Camouflaging Semantics of Project 2025 on 2024-12-08

MRFF Action Compels National Cemetery to Keep Jewish Veteran’s Grave Safe from Desecration by Wreaths Across America on 2024-12-08

Associated Press Article on SECDEF Pick Pete Hegseth Features Mikey Weinstein and MRFF Advisory Board Member Larry Wilkerson on 2024-12-08

NPR Network’s Extremely American Host Heath Druzin Interviews MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein On Pete Hegseth For The Idaho Capital Sun on 2024-12-08

On Point Podcast/Radio Show on NPR Interviews Mikey Weinstein for MRFF’s Response to Trump’s Pick for DOD Secretary on 2024-12-08

Video Message from Mikey Weinstein on Trump Firing “Woke” Generals and Christian Supremacist Pick for SECDEF on 2024-12-08

Video Message from MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein: “We are going nowhere. We will continue to fight.” on 2024-12-08

MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein Interviewed on the Threat of Christian Nationalism in Our United States Military at “The Humanist” on 2024-12-08

MRFF Helps USAF Squad Commanders Stop Group Commander from Forcing Airmen to Watch Gruesome Christian Movie on 2024-12-08

Pentagon General Exposed by MRFF as NAR Adherent Also Tied to Election Deniers and Jan. 6 Supporters on 2024-12-08

A step toward greater transparency from “crisis pregnancy centres” on 2024-12-08

Humanists argue for ex-religious privacy rights at BC Court of Appeal on 2024-12-08

Vancouver’s faith based housing motion undermines duty of neutrality on 2024-12-08

Report: Saskatchewan Municipalities Including Unconstitutional Prayer in Meetings on 2024-12-08

AHA Announces Board Member Election Results on 2024-12-08

Staying Vigilant on 2024-12-08

Project 2025 Upends Reproductive Freedoms on 2024-12-08

Pakistani Police Step In to Protect Accused in Blasphemy Arrest on 2024-12-08

An update on the Tahir Naseem case on 2024-12-08

Iran’s plan to send women to “hijab clinics” for defying Islamic dress code on 2024-12-08

Blasphemy arrests are on the rise in Pakistan on 2024-12-08

Blasphemy Vigilantism, Taliban Power Struggles and Iran’s Baha’i Crackdown on 2024-10-28

Join us for an event on Oct. 29th! on 2024-10-28

Sexual Slavery in Islam: A Troubling Legacy on 2024-10-28

Banned Books Week observance worrisomely apt this year on 2024-10-08

FFRF once again tells Coach Deion Sanders to stop imposing religion on student athletes on 2024-10-08

FFRF protects students’ First Amendment rights in Missouri on 2024-10-08

FFRF urges IRS to revoke Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s tax-exempt status on 2024-10-08

We mess with Texas: FFRF calls out constitutional violations in multiple Lone Star districts on 2024-10-08

‘We Dissent’: Project 2025 — A roadmap to hell on 2024-10-08

‘We Dissent’: Project 2025 — A roadmap to hell on 2024-10-08

Evangelical climate change denial is killing our planet on 2024-10-08

Christian patriarchy — and its oppression — focus of FFRF TV show on 2024-10-08

FFRF objects to Texas school district’s ‘Donuts & God’ bible study on 2024-10-08

FFRF chapters erect ‘Be a Voter’ billboards in swing states on 2024-10-08

No partnership with a church, FFRF advises a Va. school board on 2024-10-08

Doug Thomas To Speak at World Religions Conference, Hamilton, Ontario on 2024-10-08

Addressing Senator Hawley’s Essay on Christian Nationalism on 2024-10-08

MRFF Stops Demon-Fearing Christian Commander from Replacing Unit Halloween Party with “New Testament Holiday Costume Party” on 2024-10-08

MRFF Demand Leads Army IG to Open Investigative Inquiry into 3-Star Pentagon General’s Disturbing Ties to New Apostolic Reformation on 2024-10-08

Sr. DoD Civilian/MRFF Client Expresses Gratitude for Defending Religious Freedoms in our U.S. Military Against All Odds on 2024-10-08

Professor Steven Pinker on Humanism and Campuses on 2024-10-08

What is the NAKBA? The history of the “Catastrophe” Islamists use to justify genocide against Israel on 2024-10-08

Children’s Commissioner calls for central register of children not in school on 2024-10-08

Welsh Parliament to hold assisted dying debate on 2024-10-08

BREAKING: Assisted Dying Bill in House of Commons – path now open to compassionate law change on 2024-10-08

Promoting understanding, empathy, and tolerance: interview with Northern Ireland humanist school speaker, Mary Lou on 2024-10-08

Explained: terminal illness and incurable suffering in assisted dying laws on 2024-10-08

UK Government: Proposed Islamophobia definition ‘not in line’ with Equality Act on 2024-10-08

Humanist MPs strike optimistic tone at Labour conference: ‘Our message of tolerance, diversity, and inclusion is so important’ on 2024-10-08

Faith to Faithless: Groundbreaking conference to examine lasting impact of religious abuse on 2024-10-08

Humanists International warns of misuse of religion as a barrier in UN human rights investigations on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists call for protection of women and children in Slovakia on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists highlight human rights issues in New Zealand on 2024-10-08

At UN, Tutul Chowdhury calls for respect of freedom of expression in Bangladesh on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists International Calls on Burundi to Uphold Human Rights Amidst Crackdowns on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists International calls for the preservation of democracy in Venezuela on 2024-10-08

Humanists International calls for stronger civic space in the EU on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists International highlights repression of women and girls in Afghanistan on 2024-10-08

At UN, Humanists International highlights repression of women and girls in Afghanistan on 2024-10-08

Humanists International Calls for Repeal of Repressive Laws in Sri Lanka at the UN on 2024-10-08

Commemorating International Blasphemy Day on 2024-10-08

A rise in honor-based violence in the Netherlands on 2024-10-08

3 Ways Any Humanist Can Support Teachers for World Teachers Day on 2024-10-08

Launching the Democracy Not Theocracy Campaign on 2024-10-08

Exploring the Future of Humanism on 2024-10-08

Success for Humanists UK at Liberal Democrat Conference on 2024-09-18

Areas with more faith schools have more segregation, new Sutton Trust research shows on 2024-09-18

Majority in Northern Ireland support assisted dying on 2024-09-18

Peers demand removal of bishops from the Lords on 2024-09-18

Citizens’ jury calls for legalisation of assisted dying on 2024-09-18

Philosopher Daniel Chandler awarded Voltaire Lecture Medal on 2024-09-18

New research highlights need for legislation to close illegal schools on 2024-09-18

Humanists UK and US Embassy host reception to mark World Humanist Day on 2024-09-18

Lords hereditaries removal welcome, but bishops should go next on 2024-09-18

Unprecedented surge in humanists on Religious Education councils after High Court win on 2024-09-18

Join Humanists UK at party conferences 2024 on 2024-09-18

Humanists UK calls on Scottish Parliament to legalise assisted dying on 2024-09-18

Humanism in Action Conference: Igniting Progress for Positive Change-Save the Date on 2024-09-18

Heretic on the Hill: From Washington to the Real World and Back on 2024-09-18

How pseudoscientific ideas about food and medicine have helped to devalue science, reason, and all things Western on 2024-09-18

Dr. Alon Milwicki on the Utilitarianism of Antisemitism on 2024-09-18

Humanists International elects new Board Members and welcomes new organizations in Singapore on 2024-09-18

Humanists International Publishes 2023 Annual Report on 2024-09-18

Missouri school district must drop prayer in staff meetings, says FFRF on 2024-09-18

Pope crosses line by intruding in U.S. election on 2024-09-18

Shinto roots of Japan’s World War II atrocities unearthed on FFRF TV show on 2024-09-18

FFRF says Ala. school district must nix Christian events, pregame prayers on 2024-09-18

FFRF celebrates ruling against vouchers in South Carolina on 2024-09-18

FFRF urges Mississippi sheriff to stop evangelizing on 2024-09-18

FFRF awards $19,600 to 2024 college student essay contest winners on 2024-09-18

FFRF applauds Missouri abortion referendum ruling on 2024-09-18

Revoke your prayer proclamation, FFRF insists to Utah Gov. Cox on 2024-09-18

Rep. Huffman skewers Project 2025 blueprint on FFRF TV show on 2024-09-18

FFRF to Colo. school district: Don’t allow Christian proselytizing by staff members on 2024-09-18

FFRF: Ala. school district must stop teacher from displaying bible verses on 2024-09-18

FFRF brief defends Minn. law prohibiting ‘faith statements’ in education program on 2024-09-18

Baseless IRS lawsuit highlights massive Christian privilege on 2024-09-17

Victory! FFRF stops prayer at Tenn. school district meetings on 2024-09-17

FFRF awards almost $20,000 to 2024 high school essay winners on 2024-09-17

FFRF demands Illinois county remove Ten Commandments display from courthouse on 2024-09-17

FFRF urges Tenn. school to end prayers at official gatherings on 2024-09-17

FFRF awards $35,000 to Forward Freethought scholarship winners on 2024-09-17

FFRF gets baccalaureate ceremonies halted in Tenn. school district on 2024-09-17

FFRF to N.C. school: Remove Christian cross from mascot logo on 2024-09-17

FFRF removes religious communications from Texas middle school sports program on 2024-09-17

FFRF ends religious baccalaureate ceremonies in Texas school district on 2024-09-17

FFRF keeps Ark. students free from future religious art assignments on 2024-09-17

Amy Goodman Is the 2024 Humanist of the Year on 2024-09-17

The Future Is Humanist—and You Won’t Want to Miss It on 2024-09-17

Commemorating Mahsa Amini’s Legacy on 2024-09-17

Blasphemy related mob violence in Bangladesh on 2024-09-17

A win for a female Afghan paralympic athlete! on 2024-09-17

Celebrating man’s best friend on 2024-09-17

Our thoughts on Apostasy Day on 2024-09-17

MRFF Demands Investigation of 3-Star Pentagon General’s Disturbing Ties to New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) on 2024-09-17

MRFF Victory! Within 1hr of MRFF’s Demand, USAFA “Suddenly” Allows Jewish Cadets to Travel for Jewish Warrior Weekend on 2024-09-17

Two Tributes Laud MRFF’s Efforts: “Our Military is a Secular Organization, Period.” And “Why I Support MRFF” on 2024-09-17

MRFF Stops Bible-Waving Commander from Carrying and Holding Up Bible During Unit PT Runs on 2024-09-17

MRFF Demands Equal Advertising of Courses on Non-Christian Religions After Air Force Academy Hawks Course Devoted to Christian Apologist C.S. Lewis on 2024-09-17

theAnalysis.news Interviews MRFF’s Mikey Weinstein: “Project 2025 Will Decapitate Civilian Oversight of the U.S. Military” on 2024-09-17

In Memoriam: MRFF Takes a Look Back at Friends, Board Members, and Advisory Board Members Whose Contributions We Will Never Forget on 2024-09-17

Enthusiastic Praise from Harvard University Senior for “MRFF’s Unyielding Support of Our U.S. Constitution in the Armed Forces” on 2024-09-17

MRFF Assists Native American Officer Infuriated by Demeaning Presentation by So-Called “History Expert” from Commander’s Church on 2024-09-17

Due to MRFF: Framed Christian American Flag Removed Within 24 Hours from Military Installation HQ Building on 2024-09-17

MRFF Demands Removal of Bible and Christian Nationalist Poster from Buffalo VAMC POW/MIA Table Display on 2024-09-17

MRFF Action Leads to Punishment for Officer who Dogged Subordinates to Send their Kids to his Vacation Bible School on 2024-09-17

Humanists blast BC Builds housing partnership with homophobic church on 2024-09-17

Rossland rejects Catholic Church tax exemption on 2024-09-17

Majority would ditch legislative prayers: Poll on 2024-09-17

Due to MRFF: Framed Christian American Flag Removed Within 24 Hours from Military Installation HQ Building on 2024-09-17

Mikey Weinstein’s Gripping Interview by “The Good Men Project” on the Dire Threat of “Project 2025” on 2024-09-17

FFRF to Mo. prison: End Christian proselytization on 2024-08-25

Look for Reagan TV ad this week and ‘Stop Project 2025’ billboard in Chicago on 2024-08-24

FFRF warns that Texas Education Agency plans to infuse Christianity into Texas schools on 2024-08-23

FFRF underwrites Wis. campus voter awareness on 2024-08-20

Academics urge major reforms to government policy on faith schools on 2024-08-19

Free and equal | Interview with Daniel Chandler | Voltaire Lecture Medallist 2024 on 2024-08-19

I’m #HumanistBecause it reflects my approach to life on 2024-08-19

Humanists UK condemns far-right violence on 2024-08-19

FFRF warns Missouri school district over civil rights violations on 2024-08-19

FFRF friend of court brief takes on bigoted Ind. school teacher for second time on 2024-08-19

FFRF removes Christian cross from Ind. sheriff’s vehicle on 2024-08-19

FFRF intervenes after coach-led high school football baptism in Fla. goes viral on 2024-08-19

FFRF awards $18,850 in 2024 BIPOC student essay contest! on 2024-08-19

Victory! FFRF removes religion from Tenn. school district’s mandatory training on 2024-08-19

Enter our Meme Contest! on 2024-08-16

Muslim Women in Sports: Limited by Modesty or Empowered by Having a Space? on 2024-08-16

Gov. Abbott and Texas pay $358,000 in attorneys fees in FFRF’s Bill of Rights case on 2024-08-06

FFRF urging Tenn. school district to stop promoting religion at mandatory teacher event on 2024-08-06

Interior report shows Christian role in federal Indian boarding school traumas on 2024-08-06

Let Us Be Clear: Project 2025 is a Dangerous and Reckless Scheme to Turn the U.S. Military Into Trump’s Personal Revenge Force on 2024-08-02

All-Party Parliamentary Humanist Group relaunches after the election on 2024-08-01

Humanist priorities raised in King’s Speech debates on 2024-08-01

Protecting freedom of religion or belief against the religious right | Andrew Copson on 2024-08-01

Isle of Man: Assisted Dying Bill passes key vote on 2024-08-01

New bills in Lords to tackle collective worship and illegal faith schools on 2024-08-01

New Assisted Dying Bill in the House of Lords on 2024-08-01

Helpline heroes | Interview with Iacopo, Faith to Faithless volunteer on 2024-08-01

What’s in the King’s Speech for humanists? on 2024-08-01

Humanists welcome King’s Speech plans to close illegal schools, reform curriculum and admissions on 2024-08-01

Eleven years of Government inaction on humanist marriages on 2024-08-01

Nigerian humanist Mubarak Bala should be free says Humanists UK at UN on 2024-08-01

Conversion therapy ban to appear in the King’s Speech on 2024-08-01

Highest number of MPs ever take secular affirmation on 2024-08-01

67% of people in Northern Ireland want integrated schools to be ‘main model’ on 2024-08-01

Humanists UK celebrates preservation of Human Rights Act on 2024-08-01

FFRF complaint removes bible quote from Tenn. sheriff’s office website on 2024-08-01

Don’t be fooled: Project 2025 isn’t going away on 2024-08-01

FFRF urges IRS to revoke Catholic League’s tax-exempt status over election posts on 2024-08-01

FFRF applauds POTUS support for SCOTUS reform — but expansion is needed on 2024-08-01

FFRF and other groups request records related to Okla. biblical schooling mandate on 2024-08-01

FFRF keeps Tenn. school graduations free from religion on 2024-08-01

FFRF: Supt. Walters lacks legal authority to mandate bibles in schools on 2024-08-01

FFRF amicus brief seeks to maintain state/church victory for N.J. taxpayers on 2024-08-01

FFRF delivers secular victory to Aurora, Ill., post office on 2024-08-01

BREAKING: FFRF settles Satanic Temple discrimination lawsuit with Memphis-area school on 2024-08-01

‘We Dissent’: The Supreme Court vs. The People on 2024-08-01

Stop enabling the grandest of illusions, FFRF tells N.M. school district on 2024-08-01

FFRF chastises Missouri state senator for having worship service in his office on 2024-08-01

FFRF asks Tenn., Texas, Ky. and Indiana schools to not promote baccalaureate ceremonies on 2024-08-01

FFRF applauds Reps. Huffman and DelBene’s reissued call for IRS review on 2024-08-01

Okla. Supt. Walters’ war on secular public education goes nuclear, FFRF warns on 2024-08-01

Victory! FFRF stops Iowa school officials from promoting religious student club on 2024-08-01

Winston-Salem, N.C., school board drops prayer after FFRF intercedes on 2024-08-01

FFRF gets prayer display removed from Va. school cafeteria on 2024-08-01

Louisiana Ten Commandments lawsuit plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction on 2024-08-01

Heretic on the Hill: The Last Person Who Should Get Religion on 2024-08-01

Project 2025 Religious Quotes on 2024-08-01