A few photos from this year's event to get your attention. Who will be among the first to support us for #GivingTuesday? givebutter.com/CFD2025GT

This is alarming, to say the least.

My latest speech, given at @freethoughtday.bsky.social in Sacramento. youtu.be/Yb0Av2L7xbQ?...

🎵 Did anyone happen to catch Brandi Carlile's performance of "Church and State" on Saturday Night Live? The spoken interlude towards the end might sound familiar. 👏🏻 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZn...

It's AUCTION TIME! We have 10 items, including local art, rounds of golf, tickets to B Street, and the MOSAC, and some special surprises. Check Them Out: givebutter.com/c/CFD2025/au... The auction closes this Sunday (Oct 19) at 6:30 PM.

I’m speaking on Sunday at the Capitol for Freethought Day! I’m very excited to speak about running as a candidate whi happens to also be an atheist and am incredibly honored for this opportunity. #freethoughtday (@freethoughtday.bsky.social) www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Ay9shS/

You DON'T want to miss this Sunday's California Freethought Day (livestreamed and at the State Capitol). Register at FreethoughtDay.org (1/2)

The weather for next Sunday's California Freethought Day 2025 (in Sacramento) is looking to be absolutely perfect. Have you registered? freethoughtday2025.eventbrite.com

I will be speaking at @freethoughtday.bsky.social, Sunday, Oct. 12th at the CA state capitol! Come celebrate free speech, free thought, and the separation of church and state with us! www.FreethoughtDay.org

Our journal editor, Karma Waltonen, will be reading some of Atwood's poetry at @freethoughtday.bsky.social, Sunday, Oct. 12th at the CA state capitol. www.FreethoughtDay.org

History is repeating itself. Are we going to let it happen again? #California #Theocracy #Atheist #Humanist #President #NSPM7 #Secular

Join us for the largest #secular event in California on October 12, it's California Freethought Day — in #Sacramento and Livestreamed. 🎫FREE Registration: freethoughtday2025.eventbrite.com @electericalee.bsky.social @haramdoodles.bsky.social @sethandrews.com

🥳 WE MADE IT! 🎉 No #Rapture! (Big surprise.) So join us on October 12 at the California State Capitol Building for California Freethought Day 2025 (in person) or watch the free livestream.

A rapture today? Ten bucks says it won't happen. See you on 10/12. #RaptureHaiku #FreethoughtDay

📢 YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE Apparently there's a #Rapture scheduled for today, but it's too late for us to change our plans. California Freethought Day is happening on October 12, 2025, at the #California State Capitol and livestreamed.

Congrats to paolaperezmedia and Coderpillar1 (on X) for their winning #ScholarshipPSA videos: 📽️ x.com/paolaperezme... 📽️ x.com/Coderpillar1... Big thanks to everyone who submitted an entry.

Today we inspired three secular groups to join Coastal Cleanup. We helped @campomni.bsky.social, Sunday Assembly Sacramento, and Stockton Atheists to volunteer - and fed them brunch! You can support our Secular Action Day Fund for 2026: givebutter.com/CFDAction

Just one month until the largest annual event for the secular community... right here in Sacramento! Have YOU registered? 👉🏻 freethoughtday2025.eventbrite.com/

👕 T-SHIRT ALERT! 👕 This year's design features bold lettering from the original Pledge and a California bear adding FOR ALL!. Order before Sep 22 ($25) when you register for our event. Shirts are all black and come in two styles (unisex and women's) and many sizes.

Next Saturday (Sep 20) is Secular Action Day! Connect with @campomni.bsky.social, Stockton Area Atheists and Freethinkers (SAAF), and Sunday Assembly Sacramento to clean up our local waterways, parks, beaches, and more. We're buying brunch for the volunteers!* freethoughtday.org/programs/act...

Congratulations to our 9 #ScholarshipLimerick winners, each earning $100 for their entries. View all nine winners: freethoughtday.org/scholarships... Support Secular Scholarships: givebutter.com/CFDScholarsh...

🥞 Free Brunch? for Volunteering? Say less. Get Your Group Involved ASAP: freethoughtday.org/programs/act...

Announcing our $5,000 Nickelson Family scholarship winner! You can meet Liana at California Freethought Day 2025 (in person), or watch the livestream, when she reads her winning essay for us. To contribute to next year's scholarship fund: givebutter.com/CFDScholarsh...

We’ve counted and the total is clear, 146 this year! Your limericks were grand, From around the land, Thanks! Our winners we’ll soon premiere! #ScholarshipLimerick

Did you get our email ⭐ANNOUNCING OUR LINEUP⭐? If not: 1️⃣ Subscribe so you don't miss any more news: forms.office.com/r/UPt8XAcLHq 2️⃣ Visit our website for all the details: freethoughtday.org/main/speakers/ There's more announcements about the rest of our lineup coming this week.

🎨 It's here! Jamie's finished entry for the 35th Annual @chalkitup.bsky.social festival, sponsored by @freethoughtday.bsky.social. If you 💙LOVE IT💙 like we do, please click the link below and vote for Space #169 before noon today. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

It's getting chalky at the #Sacramento Chalk It Up festival.

In #Sacramento? Visit the #ChalkItUp art and music festival! 📍 Fremont Park 📅 Labor Day Weekend (10 AM - 6 PM) 🎫 Free Admission! Be sure to visit @jsnyderart.bsky.social at square (169) and check out her art entry, sponsored by us! We're giving away #chalk to the first 150 kids that stop by.

We're at the 2025 SkeptiCal Conference in Oakland ... or are we? 🤨

💙 SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! #Volunteer registration is open for this year's California Freethought Day: 📅 Oct 9 (Thu) - Oct 13 (Mon) We need volunteers for setup, decorations, registration, tear down, and a few special spots in between. Learn more and grab your shift here: signup.com/go/kWRKsdP

Hi @ellecordova.bsky.social ... We'd love to talk to you about speaking/performing at our event on Oct 11+12 in Sacramento, CA. Tried to reach you through your agent, but that email bounced.

This case was closed, costing the district $275,000 in legal fees, but the Chino Valley Unified School District now wants to resurrect it. ffrf.org/news/release...

We're giving away 5x $100 prizes, so keep those #ScholarshipLimericks coming! Visit our website to learn more: freethoughtday.org/scholarships...

Today, on Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom & the abolition of slavery But our freedoms are under attack: our freedom to live w/o racial discrimination, provide for our families, & come home safely to our loved ones EPI will continue to fight for an economy & a nation that is equitable for everyone

11 MILLION PEOPLE!! 💥💥💥 Are we nearing the magic 3.5%?? Never forget….WE hold the power. #nokings

In honor of #Juneteenth, we’re highlighting some of the brave, inspiring, and creative Black freethinkers who have joined our Freethinkers Gallery over the years. Who would you add to the list? (1/3)

🏳️‍🌈 Did you miss #SacPride yesterday? Good news! You can check it out today, from 12-6 PM, and we'll be there along with Reason Center, Atheists and Other Freethinkers, Sunday Assembly Sacramento, and FFRF Sacramento. Pro Tip: Ride the Sac RT bus to the festival today for free!

THIS WEEKEND visit the secular community @ Sacramento Pride and grab a free button! Sat 12-7 and Sun 12-6 @ Capitol Park.

If you're going to #SacPride this weekend, be sure to find our booth and say hello! We're sharing a 20' canopy that unites the secular community. The Sacramento Pride Festival is on June 14 (Sat, 12-9 PM) and June 15 (Sun 12-6 PM), at the Capitol Mall.

Congratulations to @jelaniya.bsky.social, selected as Humanist of the Year by @americanhumanist.bsky.social. Jelani is the Dean of @columbiajournalism.bsky.social and will be accepting AHA's highest honor at their annual event in Chicago, June 27-29. More: www.conference.americanhumanist.org

🎓 💰 It's time! We're giving away $5,500 in #scholarships this summer. Learn More and Share: freethoughtday.org/programs/sch...

Today's set of photos are dedicated to Uncle Sam (aka Andy Swan), a delight for all ages at our annual event as he juggles, shares balloon animals, and more.

Thanks to everyone who was a part of our Secular Solidarity Benefit.  With Reason Center, Sunday Aassembly Sacramento, AOF, FFRF, Black Humanists, and Camp Omni, we are looking forward to making the event an annual tradition. You still can still donate: www.bigdayofgiving.org/donate/Freet...

Today is the @bigdayofgiving.bsky.social and donations made can be boosted from Western Health and Golden 1. Please consider a donation before the day ends: www.bigdayofgiving.org/organization... And join us for our Secular Solidarity Benefit today from 4-7 PM: secularsolidarity2025.eventbrite.com

Tomorrow is the BIG DAY. Have you RSVP'd to join us? secularsolidarity2025.eventbrite.com

It's National Volunteer Week... so this is for all of our volunteers: 💙 💙 THANK YOU 💙 💙 There isn't enough free pizza in the world to properly thank you for all of your hard work year after year -- so please know how much we appreciate each and every one of you that make our events happen.

Happy #EarthDay2025 from California Freethought Day. Be sure to come visit us, and the rest of Sacramento's secular community, this Sunday at Southside Park for Sacramento Earth Day 2025.

Our annual Reception, right before the big event, is a special evening with its own unique program, gifts, an open bar, and the first chance to meet our special guests in an intimate setting. Here are photos from last year's Fundraising Reception. (1/4)

Today is the start of the @bigdayofgiving.bsky.social, a regional campaign where nonprofits rally support for their missions. Our goal is to raise $5,000 between now and the evening of May 1 and, with your help, we'll get there! Help Us Reach the Goal: www.bigdayofgiving.org/donate/Freet...