In a moment defined by the rise of White Christian Nationalism, sitting quietly isn’t an option. The stakes are far too high.
When things get tough, it would be easy to retreat to the sidelines.
But in a moment defined by the rise of White Christian Nationalism, sitting quietly isn’t an option. The stakes are far too high. That’s why we’re on the frontlines, working shoulder-to-shoulder with allies and partners across the country to save secular democracy and fight for a future that belongs to all Americans — not just a faithful few.
Before I show you the progress we’re making, I need to say something plainly: None of this is possible without supporters like you. And without your generosity, atheists and secular Americans would be relegated to the sidelines. So please, if you believe our voices deserve a seat at the table, give generously to make that possible.
Here are just a few of the places we’re leading the charge against White Christian Nationalism:
I will be speaking at both events, which will also feature representatives from allied groups, lawmakers, educators, and dedicated speakers on crucial topics like church-state separation, the civil rights of nonbelievers, and fact-based education for our children. I hope to see some of you there!
In addition, I recently participated in a panel discussion at the Summit for Religious Freedom in Washington, D.C. For those who weren’t able to attend, our friends at Americans United for Separation of Church and State are hosting a live recap. I hope you’ll be able to dial into the event tomorrow, hear about the issues and strategies, and be part of the discussion.
And as I write this, our teammate Sam McGuire is meeting with and speaking to a variety of groups in Southern California — including Atheists United and Sunday Assembly in Los Angeles, the Backyard Skeptics and The Freethought Society in Villa Park, Atheists United in San Luis Obispo, and the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara.
All this is to say that, while sitting on your duff is easy, being out there and engaging with people brings real results, and American Atheists is doing just that.
Please come out to support these events and the great partners we’ve assembled. And if you can’t be there in person, please consider supporting this work with a monthly donation that works for your budget.
In solidarity,
Nick Fish
President
History has taught us again and again what happens when people decide intolerance is acceptable or even righteous because “God hates certain things.”
People often ask us atheists what we believe in. I believe in this team. Because these data don’t lie:
The 2026 state legislative session was the most productive year in American Atheists’ 63-year history. In some cases, we saw 100% success rates.
Small-d democratic movements like ours aim to fill every seat, but White Christian Nationalists don’t need to. For their anti-democratic agenda to succeed, they only have to normalize their narrative that our country belongs more to some people than to others.
