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Did you know that Alabama has twenty-four atheist-friendly groups spanning the entire state? Yes, that’s right, twenty-four atheist-friendly groups who cover universities, towns, and counties as well as a statewide group. In Alabama! Yes! In Alabama!

How do you get twenty-four groups in a state like Alabama? Read more about Alabama has Twenty-Four Atheist Groups: What’s Up Slacker States?→

Cranford, NJ--American Atheists was dealt a blow this week as Hurricane Sandy caused damage to the exterior and interior of the main office in Cranford, NJ. The office has been closed this week and we are not certain when it will reopen. The staff are safe and in good health. Some have sustained damages to their homes and all are living without access to electricity, heat, water, and gasoline.  Basic resources in the area are becoming scarce. Read more about In the Eye of the Storm→

Over the last few months, Mormonism has received a great deal of attention and positive press.  I recently suggested to Dave that the time was ideal for American Atheists to remind the public of the fact that Mormonism has a checkered history on racial issues.  Those who were members or missionaries for the church in decades like the 60's and 70's were espousing the morality of a religion that directly biased against black people by refusing to allow them to be part of the Mormon priesthood until 1978.   Read more about A Statement from Todd Stiefel→

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by Ed Buckner

Paul Kurtz was an incredible man: brilliant, creative, and energetic well into his declining years. He accomplished far more than any ordinary man (see obituaries in the New York Times(easily his favorite newspaper) Read more about Paul Kurtz (1925–2012 CE)→

images.jpegPaul Kurtz, the father of modern secular humanism, the founder of the Center for Inquiry, of the Council for Secular Humanism and many other important organizations, author of many key books, a highly honored philosopher and professor emeritus at the University of Buffalo, the creator of Free Inquiry, a good friend and great ma Read more about In Memory of Paul Kurtz→