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American Atheists is pleased to announce the addition of two family friendly options for the its 50th Anniversary Convention. The Richard Dawkins Foundation for Research and Science U.S. (RDFRS) is providing low-cost childcare for infants through 7 years of age. Camp Quest, an educational children’s camp featuring science, natural wonder, and humanist values, will provide a day camp for young people ages 8 through 16. Read more about ATHEISTS PROVIDE FAMILY OPTIONS AT 50th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION→

When the members of the 113th Congress were sworn-in to office last week, each of them was swearing to uphold the U.S. Constitution—but there was great variation upon what authority they were swearing to do so by. Read more about Swearing-in →

American Atheists is excited to offer a full-time Director of Public Relations position to begin as soon as possible.

American Atheists is the leading atheistic organization in the country on speaking out to the media and the public about coming out as atheists. We challenge Americans to keep religion and government separate and urge atheists who have not publicly declared their atheism to do so. We run large public ad campaigns, host some of the largest nontheistic conventions in the country, and publish a national magazine. As our membership explodes, we need a full-time Public Relations Director to help steer us into the future. Read more about American Atheists is seeking a Director of Public Relations→

IN MEMORIAM ANN E. ZINDLER
February 25, 1935—January 4, 2013
By Frank R. Zindler Read more about REMEMBERING ANN→

Cranford, NJ—The small township of West Milford, NJ has become the scene of the latest attack on Atheists. Vandals allegedly destroyed a banner donated by American Atheists for the township holiday display after local City Councilman Joseph Smolinski appeared to advocate its theft. Read more about ‘WAR ON CHRISTMAS’ CONTINUES AS ATHEIST BANNER IS DESTROYED→