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Secular Woman

A new organization was launched today -- Secular Woman. According to their press release:

"The mission of Secular Woman is to amplify the voice, presence, and influence of non-religious women."

The group already has a clearly articulated vision,  set of value statements and a set of programs and resources planned to accomplish their mission. All of these are available on a well-designed website and a Facebook group. Read more about Secular Woman »

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of a Landmark Prayer Case

The US Constitution

[This post was also published by the FFRF News. Ellery is a lifetime member of the Freedom From Religion Foundation. The FFRF, based in Madison, Wis., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational charity, is the nation's largest association of freethinkers (atheists, agnostics), and has been working since 1978 to keep religion and government separate.]

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Engel decision.

I write in remembrance and appreciation. Read more about Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of a Landmark Prayer Case »

One Nation, Undivided: The Acton-Boxborough Pledge Case

There is a separation of church and state case right in our own back yard. In February, 2012, an Acton family sued the Acton-Boxborough school district because of the "under God" clause in the Pledge of Allegiance. The family, who are Humanists, wish the schools to return to the original, inclusive version which does not equate belief in God with patriotism. Read more about One Nation, Undivided: The Acton-Boxborough Pledge Case »

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