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June 2011

29
Jun
2011

July 4 Aerial Banner Schedule - Pictures win shirts!

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American Atheists will fly either "God-LESS America" or "Atheism is Patriotic" over 26 states on July 4th, celebrating our growth as a movement and our freedom to live without dogma and religion. Patriotism article HERE.

(SEE FLIGHT SCHEDULES IN TABLE BELOW!) Read more about July 4 Aerial Banner Schedule - Pictures win shirts!→

26
Jun
2011

Same-sex Marriage Victory in NY

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Wedding plans are blooming, now that New York has become the sixth state to legalize same-sex marriage. Couples who had talked about going out of state to wed changed their plans. Wedding planners anticipate picking up business. And churches that accept gay unions say they're looking forward to hosting ceremonies.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed same-sex marriage into law late Friday, shortly after the Senate approved the measure for the nation’s third most-populous state, with 19.4 million residents.

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24
Jun
2011

Atheism & Skepticism in Kentucky!

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Tonight, Friday June 24th, Edwin Kagin will be speaking in Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Atheists and Freethinkers. Edwin, the National Legal Director for American Atheists, will be speaking on Church-States cases. For additional details and to RSVP, please visit the Louisville Atheists and Freethinkers. Read more about Atheism & Skepticism in Kentucky!→

23
Jun
2011

Protest in Harrisburg

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I will be traveling to Harrisburg, tomorrow, to visit a city where I once called home, now on the brink of financial disaster. I'll be there to protest Mayor Thompson's "Don't blame me I'm Religious" attempt to protect herself from criticism using Christianity as a shield. Article here. Read more about Protest in Harrisburg→

23
Jun
2011

Protest Government Prayer -- Friday, Harrisburg, PA

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20
Jun
2011

Seven in Heaven Street

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A group of firefighters who died in 9/11 have been honored the wrong way. A street has been named for them which, unfortunately, encroaches unnecessarily on the separation of Church and State. Read more about Seven in Heaven Street→

18
Jun
2011

AJ Johnson new Director of Development at American Atheists

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AMERICAN ATHEISTS WELCOMES AJ JOHNSON AS NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

We are pleased to welcome "AJ" Johnson as our new Director of Development for American Atheists. Read more about AJ Johnson new Director of Development at American Atheists→

17
Jun
2011

"The Ledge" – An Atheist Feature Film

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The following is a guest blog from Matthew Chapman, writer and director of the new film "The Ledge." Read more about "The Ledge" – An Atheist Feature Film→

17
Jun
2011

Residents of King Disrespect Veterans By Forcing Jesus

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The city of King in North Carolina was in the news last year for having a Christian flag at its Veteran’s Memorial in they city's Central Park. In order to avoid the pending lawsuit, the city held a lottery where each week a veteran’s family gets to decide which flag will fly at the memorial. The families can choose from one of the 41 flags approved by the Veteran’s Administration. Read more about Residents of King Disrespect Veterans By Forcing Jesus→

13
Jun
2011

Humanists of Florida ask governor to boycott Perry Prayer Fest

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The Humanists of Florida have sent a letter to Gov. Rick Scott asking him to not participate in a nation day of "prayer and fasting."  Texas Gov. Rick Perry called for the event which he disingenuously described as an "apolitical Christian prayer Read more about Humanists of Florida ask governor to boycott Perry Prayer Fest→

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