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CA School Recognizes Right to Boycott Pledge after Warning

CA School Recognizes Right to Boycott Pledge after Warning

This is from the American Humanist Association: The American Humanist Association received written assurances yesterday from the Manhattan Beach Unified School District in response to a warning letter sent to district administrators more than two weeks ago. Monica Miller, Legal Director and Senior Counsel at the American Humanist Association, warned

Trump’s Religious Freedom Remarks Draw Response from Humanist in Attendance

Trump’s Religious Freedom Remarks Draw Response from Humanist in Attendance

From the American Humanist Association: At the United Nations Global Call to Protect Religious Freedom event today, President Donald Trump announced the formation of a coalition of U.S. business leaders meant to “encourage the private sector to protect people of all faiths in the workplace.” The American Humanist Association’

CA High School Threatens Students’ Right to Protest

CA High School Threatens Students’ Right to Protest

This is from the American Humanist Association: Attorneys at the American Humanist Association warned administrators at Mira Costa High School this morning against the unconstitutional behavior of discouraging students from protesting the Pledge of Allegiance. On September 11, 2019, the principal of the Manhattan Beach Unified School District high school

Humanists Petition Target in Ongoing Pillow Fight

Humanists Petition Target in Ongoing Pillow Fight

This is from the American Humanist Association: This morning, Roy Speckhardt, the executive director of the American Humanist Association (AHA), sent a petition to Target, the retail giant. Humanists and allies added their voices to the chorus of those asking Target to bring back a “Humanist” pillow that was recalled

Atheists Cheer Resolution to Combat International Blasphemy Laws

Atheists Cheer Resolution to Combat International Blasphemy Laws

This is from the American Humanist Association: Leaders at the American Humanist Association (AHA) celebrated the re-introduction of H.Res. 512, developed to combat international religious discrimination. The AHA’s legislative advocacy team was proud to work with Representatives Raskin (D-MD) and Meadows (R-NC) to introduce the resolution, which encourages

AHA: Atheists Denounce Trump Administration’s Healthcare Exemption Rule

AHA: Atheists Denounce Trump Administration’s Healthcare Exemption Rule

This, from the American Humanist Association: Leaders at the American Humanist Association expressed outrage at today’s announcement from the Trump administration allowing healthcare workers to refuse to provide necessary services if the employee holds a religious or conscientious objection. “This rule unconscionably promotes religious prejudice above basic human rights,

Humanists Launch National Effort to Combat Climate Change

Another one from the American Humanist Association: Today, the American Humanist Association (AHA), a national advocacy organization, launched the Humanist Environmental Response Effort (HERE) for Climate initiative. HERE for Climate raises awareness about what it takes to make a difference and connects local individuals and community organizations with the resources

Humanists Conclude Oral Arguments at the Supreme Court

Humanists Conclude Oral Arguments at the Supreme Court

From the American Humanist Association: American Humanist Association Senior Counsel Monica Miller has concluded oral arguments in defense of the First Amendment before the Supreme Court of the United States. Miller argued that the 40-foot-tall Christian cross in the center of a busy intersection in Bladensburg, MD is in violation

Humanists Denounce SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trans Military Ban

Humanists Denounce SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trans Military Ban

Below is a press release for the American Humanist Association. I thought it might be worthy of a little discussion. The question, I suppose, is whether the military is any way different to any other walk of life. There are arguments that are similar to the women on the frontline

Sunil Panikkath Elected as American Humanist Association President

Sunil Panikkath Elected as American Humanist Association President

A bit of news from the AHA. I have not heard of this chap, but am hoping he makes good impact: (Washington, D.C., January 17, 2019) – The American Humanist Association (AHA) is pleased to announce the recent election of Sunil Panikkath as president of the organization. In addition to