Supporting Civil Rights for Atheists and the Separation of Church and State

September 2012

Sep

2012

Letter-Writing: Ten Tips

Author: BlairScott / 2 Comments

There are many forms of activism, but one of the better forms is letters to the editors of newspapers. Newspaper letters allow the readers to hear opposing views and they give the Freethought community the opportunity to dispel any misinformation or myth-information and to educate the public about any issue that is relevant to Freethought. Read more about Letter-Writing: Ten Tips→

Sep

2012

Update: American Atheists File Objection to Motion to Dismiss World Trade Center Cross Case

Author: teresamacbain / 9 Comments

Update: American Atheists File Objection to Motion to Dismiss World Trade Center Cross Case

American Atheists filed a response objecting to the motion to dismiss the World Trade Center Cross case, Wednesday, September 12, 2012. American Atheists’ response stated, “Plaintiffs do not seek to disrespect the honorable victims and rescuers...they demand that all Americans feel welcome in honoring them, including the non-Christians.” Read more about Update: American Atheists File Objection to Motion to Dismiss World Trade Center Cross Case→

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Sep

2012

US Consulate in Libya and Embassy in Egypt Attacked Because of Video Muslim Mobs Consider Blasphemous

Author: teresamacbain / 0 Comments

American Atheists are outraged at these acts of violence visibly demonstrating the destructive power of religion, the same religion that caused the loss of thousands of lives in the 9/11 attacks eleven years ago today. Read more about US Consulate in Libya and Embassy in Egypt Attacked Because of Video Muslim Mobs Consider Blasphemous→

9/11: 'Never Forget' Must Include All Victims

Date: 11-09-2012 /

Author: teresamacbain

American Atheists

www.atheists.org

For Immediate Release: September 11, 2012

For more information contact:

David Silverman, President, American Atheists, 908-276-7300 ext. 5

Teresa MacBain, Public Relations Director, American Atheists, 908-276-7300 ext. 7

9/11: ‘NEVER FORGET’ MUST INCLUDE ALL VICTIMS

American Atheists Local Affiliate Program

AMERICAN ATHEISTS LOCAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM

As America’s premiere atheist organization, American Atheists is dedicated to develop¬ing and supporting a healthy, thriving, and respected atheist community in the United States. Our Affiliate program is intended to provide a relationship with local groups that will benefit both the local group and American Atheists in meeting our goals and missions. Read more about American Atheists Local Affiliate Program→

Making the Commitment

Making The Commitment: Becoming a Formal Non-Profit Organization

Many of our affiliates started off as little more than Meetup.com get-togethers to share dinner and a drink with like-minded friends and colleagues; and indeed, this is perfectly fine and worthwhile in itself. But many of these groups have also recognized a desire to 'get organized' and become a more 'formal' organization with an elected board and officers that can plan more extensive events and activities and perhaps even raise money to cover the costs of those events. Read more about Making the Commitment→

Sep

2012

American Atheists Condemn the Decision to Include God in the 2012 Democratic National Platform

Author: teresamacbain / 8 Comments

Cranford, NJ—On Wednesday, American Atheists officially condemned the amendment that was passed to include the word god into the 2012 Democratic National Platform. The measure, led by Former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland, brought a vote before the convention delegates, requesting the official platform include the term god, and recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The motion was not unanimous and was protested by some delegates, but was adopted after three voice votes by the official delegates. Read more about American Atheists Condemn the Decision to Include God in the 2012 Democratic National Platform→

Sep

2012

Brian Barnard: The Death of a Civil Rights Champion

Author: teresamacbain / 0 Comments

Brian Barnard, who championed American Atheists' fight in the Utah Highway Patrol Cross Case, has died peacefully in his Utah home. Barnard had been a leader in civil rights laws, working tirelessly to ensure that governments lived up to their responsibilities to protect and defend the constitution. Read more about Brian Barnard: The Death of a Civil Rights Champion→