In this Axios article, Steven Emmert, Executive Director of SCA, states that "secular voters are often highly engaged and quick to respond when candidates simply acknowledge them." How do you think candidates can connect with you and others in the secular community? www.axios.com/2026/05/25/r...

On this week's Heretic on the Hill, we're talking about our joint counterprotest against Rededicate 250, where "Jesus" made a surprise, and our featured guest was an inflated Donald Trump golden calf. secular.org/2026/05/here...

Secular Coalition for America, @ffrf.org, @faithfulamerica.bsky.social, and @interfaithalliance.org peacefully protested the government-funded Christian nationalist "Rededicate America" this Sunday The day was filled with support from fellow advocates committed to fighting for our secular democracy

Join the Secular Coalition for America, the Freedom from Religion Foundation, Faithful America, and the Interfaith Alliance in person in Washington, DC, this Sunday, May 17th, to take a stand against the Christian nationalist rally "Rededicate 250"

“America’s strength has always come from its religious freedom,” said Steven Emmert, Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America. “Events like ‘Rededicate 250’ aim to link patriotism to Christian nationalist ideologies... www.friendlyatheist.com/p/white-hous...

America is not and has never been a Christian nation. This historian explains why: www.alternet.org/christian-na...

“Wife School” classes are aimed at creating “perfect Christian wives” who will reject feminism, have lots of children, and “submit” to their husbands. It’s another tool for Christian nationalists to take over every aspect of our society. www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...

SCOTUS will soon take up a case involving Catholic schools and their claimed “right” to discriminate against same-sex couples (while still receiving public funding when they do). SCA will be keeping a close eye on the case. thehill.com/regulation/c...

His supporters aren't so forgiving of his ongoing feud with Pope Leo www.thedailybeast.com/trump-tries-...

Congrats to a new member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus (CFC), Rep Val Hoyle (OR-04)! The CFC protects our government's secular character and promotes public policy based on reason, science, and moral values. Learn more about the CFC here: secular.org/gove.../cong...

Even Trump's conservative Christian base isn't okay with his new Truth Social post: a picture depicting himself as Jesus. www.axios.com/2026/04/13/t...

American Christian nationalists aren't just limiting themselves to U.S. politics. Their broader goal: Christiandom. Their vision for a world governed by Christian values that allows discrimination against secularists and non-Christian religions. www.msn.com/en-us/news/o...

SCOTUS' is ignoring decades of evidence showing conversion therapy is harmful and ineffective. We must continue to stand up against these hurtful practices and protect LGBTQ+ individuals from religious-based discrimination. www.npr.org/2026/03/31/n...

This is what the rise of Christian nationalism looks like: efforts to blur the line between religion and government, along with calls for religiously justified violence. SCA continues to oppose these religious services www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

Allowing religious families the ability to opt out of school lessons is yet another way the religious nationalist movement is trying to force its beliefs into public education. www.thebanner.com/education/k-...

March 23rd is World Atheist Day! We're curious. When did you first identify as an atheist, agnostic, humanist, or nonreligious?

As America nears its 250th anniversary, this article explores the pluralistic society our founders envisioned - and the Christian nationalist agenda that's threatening it. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

In this article, Rep. Jared Huffman discusses his identity as a nonreligious person in Congress and the work the Congressional Freethought Caucus is doing to address the rising trend of Christian nationalism in politics. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

It's always an exciting time when secular advocates can come together to stand up for an important cause. For this year's Lobby Day, we urged members of Congress to oppose a bill that would undermine the Johnson Amendment by allowing priests to make political endorsements

“Christians become both persecutors and persecuted. It’s how the Gospel becomes a tool for exclusion. And it’s what this Republican Party seeks to impose on the nation.” www.alternet.org/republican-p...

SCA was proud to host our Member Meeting this week in DC. It was an opportunity for our coalition members to share ideas, connect on important equality issues, and plan future advocacy efforts This year, we're excited to continue the fight for a secular nation that honors all Americans

Don't miss out on your chance to make a difference this year. The Johnson Amendment is currently under threat We need your help to keep church and state separate and preserve our secular government. Join us on March 10th on Capitol Hill to lobby for our rights. lobbyday.us

Stephen Colbert sat down with Rep. James Talarico to discuss the Prayer Breakfast and why Rep. Talarico fights for the separation of church and state. CBS blocked this segment on the show's broadcast, but their message can't be silenced. Watch it below: youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...

We are incredibly proud to have CampQuest as one of our Coalition members. Read this heartfelt post from a former camper turned Camp Director on how Camp Quest helped shape them into the confident person they are today. open.substack.com/pub/friendly...

This year, we’re pushing back against the Free Speech Fairness Act, a dangerous bill that would let churches endorse political candidates and undermine the Johnson Amendment.. Join our Secular Lobby Day on March 9–10, 2026, in Washington, DC. lobbyday.us

At this year’s Secular Lobby Day on March 10th, we’re taking on a dangerous bill that would allow preachers to endorse political candidates from the pulpit, undermining the Johnson Amendment and threatening church–state separation as we know it. secular.org/2026/01/here...

A peaceful protest in a Minneapolis church has led to an extreme reaction from the Department of Justice The DOJ called the protestors “godless people,” framing the protest as an attack Christians rather than the peaceful demonstration it actually was www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-anti-i...

According to Sarah Posner, white Christian nationalists believe ICE is "carrying out a mission from God" to defend America. In their world, “biblical values” aren’t about loving your neighbor or following Jesus, but about a strong, militarized state. www.alternet.org/mike-johnson...

This church claims Christians have a "divine mandate" to dominate every aspect of society They're now opening a church across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court, so they can embed their Christian nationalist beliefs into our government policies www.texasmonthly.com/news-politic...

From March 9th to 10th, secular advocates will be making their voices heard through in-person lobbying in Washington, D.C. Join our Lobby Day on the Hill to meet with your representatives and defend the secular principles that make our country truly free. Learn more and register today: lobbyday.us

Don’t miss this upcoming webinar from @secularstudents.bsky.social exploring how social media platforms operate, the need for transparency and accountability, and the role online media plays in spreading misinformation and manipulation. secularstudents.org/webinars/exp...

Mahmoud v Taylor's impact is now being felt across the U.S. A father invoked the Supreme Court’s recent decision to prevent his child’s exposure to books with LGBTQ+ characters. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/chri...

Religious coercion has no place in the military. Pete Hegseth has been creating an atmosphere that pushes Christian nationalist beliefs on military personnel since he started his role as Defense Secretary. www.ibtimes.co.uk/pete-hegseth...

As religious organizations marginalize and exclude the LGBTQ+ community, more Americans are choosing to leave religion entirely. www.lgbtqnation.com/2026/01/amer...

From all of us at the Secular Coalition for America - We want to wish you a Happy New Year! In 2025, we faced so many threats to church-state separation. We’re grateful to have you with us in the fight to protect church-state separation and defend true religious freedom for all.

Project 2026 is here. After pushing mass deportations and cutting LGBTQ+ protections under Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's new plan targets abortion rights, voting access, and even the Department of Education. www.newsweek.com/project-2026...

Despite recent headlines, Gen Z men aren’t suddenly finding religion. Pew’s latest survey shows no spike in religious conversion among young men, and no real changes to religious affiliation in the U.S. over the past five years. www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...

A Fox News host urged Christians to "reclaim their culture" by linking secularists and feminists to communism. She also complained about "atheist groups that keep suing" — maybe she's talking about our incredible coalition members at the @ffrf.org? www.alternet.org/send/campos-...

This #GivingTuesday we’re asking for any assistance you can give to protect our secular democracy Whether it’s a $5, $20, $50, or $100 donation, every dollar helps continue the fight against a Christian nationalist movement that wants to erase church-state separation secular.org/donate

Stephen Miller, Trump, and co claim they want to preserve Christianity in our nation, but they're actions aren't showing it. "Trump has promised that 'Christianity will have power, ' but it turns out not all Christians get to stay here for that." secular.org/2025/11/here...

This Tuesday, a proposed settlement between Christian churches and the IRS will go before a federal court. If approved, all future elections in our country would become vulnerable to unprecedented levels of church-driven political interference. www.yahoo.com/news/article...

In Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation outlined its blueprint to remake our country into a Christian nation Now, Florida schools have adopted Heritage’s “Phoenix Declaration”, which will be used in classrooms to indoctrinate children into religious ideology ffrf.org/news/release...

“Religion has given the world a tremendous amount of comfort... in a world torn apart by religion.” Watch Jon Stewart talk about his lack of faith on the The Daily Show after show. www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmr...

Religion is not important in most Americans' daily lives. Over the past decade, the steady decline in religiosity reflects a broader cultural shift. Fewer people identify with any religion, attend church, or see religion as a meaningful part of their lives. news.gallup.com/poll/697676/...

Sen. Barasso criticized American Atheists for supporting the “No Kings” protest But the real threat to America isn’t secular values, it’s Christian nationalism. Real Americans unite to defend our country against tyranny and attacks on our secular democracy www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

A Texas church is teaching conservative Christians how to run for political office. Their ultimate goal? To spread these trainings nationwide and create candidates who will embed Christian nationalism into every aspect of American life. www.propublica.org/article/fort...

Christian fundamentalist Kim Davis’ appeal challenging the 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage has been rejected by the Supreme Court. www.bbc.com/news/article...

SCOTUS is meeting today to consider an appeal that could overturn same-sex marriage nationwide Although the justices have signaled they will not take on this case, other SCOTUS decisions allowed Christian nationalist beliefs to influence previous cases www.cnn.com/2025/11/07/p...

"Ex-vangelical" women are disengaging from religion after witnessing their churches' embrace of far-right ideologies, sexist rhetoric, and Christian nationalism. www.alternet.org/trump-evange...