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...

Yesterday, a record number of voters turned out in elections across the U.S. Read about what voters were thinking as they left the polls. abcnews.go.com/Politics/eco...

Important elections are taking place across the country today, with races and ballot measures that could signal major changes in our current political climate. Your vote helps decide the direction our nation takes. Go to the polls and shape what comes next. www.wcnc.com/article/news...

MTG says UFOs aren’t aliens...they're demons Rep. Greene was on a recent episode of The Real Time with Bill Maher. She has a history of unusual conspiracy theories, including ones that proclaim the federal government controls the weather www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

When art meets activism. Brandi Carlile's SNL performance of her new song "Church & State" this weekend was a powerful anthem reminding us of Thomas Jefferson’s call to build “a wall of separation between Church and State.” www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVSq...

Is Oklahoma ready to reject Christian nationalism now that Ryan Walters is gone? With a state Supreme Court that defends church-state separation and a 2026 governor candidate calling out Christian nationalism, Oklahoma may finally be ready for some positive change religionnews.com/2025/10/29/i...

In Texas, judges can now refuse to marry same-sex couples This ruling erodes the separation of church and state and allows judges to use religion to discriminate against couples who have fought for the right to marriage equality www.advocate.com/news/texas-j...

On this week's Heretic on the Hill, we've worked with other secular organizations to create guidance for federal workers on how to navigate coworkers pushing religion in the workplace. You can read more about that and more here: secular.org/2025/10/here...

A company is trying to build a town where far-right Christian nationalists can buy homes, take over local power, and impose their extremist views on others But residents are making it clear: they won’t let Christian nationalists take over their community www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Sen. Barasso attempted to discredit our coalition members American Atheists as anti-American, “radical”, and “extreme” for being partners of the “No Kings” rallies. There is nothing more American than standing up for our constitutional rights. www.friendlyatheist.com/p/sen-john-b...

Texas’ new reading program has turned public school curriculum into Bible study lessons www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/u...

The Voting Rights Act (VRA) has ensured fair representation for all Americans. But right now, those protections are under threat On 10/15, @NAACP_LDF will be fighting to protect those very rights at the U.S. Supreme Court. Join them in D.C. to defend our democratic rights naacpldf.org/Callaisfaq

From mandatory Ten Commandments displays to “parental rights” policies rooted in Christian nationalism, public schools are becoming testing grounds for an agenda that advances a theocratic education system. www.huffpost.com/entry/texas-...

Reps. Ansari, Huffman, and Raskin of the CFC are honoring the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state They've introduced a resolution that rejects Christian nationalist attempts to undermine our government and protects the Constitutional right to true religious freedom

No American should be afraid to criticize their government, condemn Christian bigotry, or support marginalized communities SCA will continue to fight against threats to our democracy and will work alongside our allies to protect the rights of all Americans www.friendlyatheist.com/p/trumps-nsp...

"If the water’s heating gradually, how do we know when we’re about to boil?" Courts weaponized. Voices silenced. Troops deployed Authoritarianism doesn’t arrive overnight—it creeps in Stand against threats to our democracy now, before the water completely boils over secular.org/2025/09/here...

Despite lobbying efforts from SCA and several bills calling for ethics and recusal standards for SCOTUS, there is currently no requirement that Supreme Court members must remove themselves from cases where there is a conflict of interest. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Marjorie Taylor Greene is once again using unfounded claims that humans are playing "God with the weather" to ignore the realities of climate change. www.msnbc.com/top-stories/...

Christian nationalist organization The Heritage Foundation wants more babies (but only from straight, married, and religiously conservative families) newrepublic.com/article/2004...

"When fascism comes to America, it will wave a flag and carry a cross." Congressman Jared Huffan, co-founder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus, warns what the Trump administration's attack on religious freedom will mean for our secular democracy. www.thedailybeast.com/its-not-just...

As the current administration and its supporters twist John F. Kennedy's stance on church-state separation to promote faith in our government, we must remember why presidents swear an oath to our Constitution. Not the Bible. secular.org/2025/09/here...

Big news: Rep. Sarah McBride has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus The CFC brings together lawmakers who stand up for our secular government and pushback against religious extremism We’re excited to support their work defending secular freedoms