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Posted 5, November, 2013
The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Town of Greece v. Galloway. We believe that sanctioned prayers before town council meetings constitute an endorsement of religion in violation of the First...

The Appignani Humanist Legal Center has filed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Town of Greece v. Galloway. We believe that sanctioned prayers before town council meetings constitute an endorsement of religion in violation of the First Amendment. To read our statement, and the brief we’ve filed, click here: http://americanhumanist.org/news/details/2013-11-aha-statement-on-town-of-greece-v-galloway-scotus-ca

Have you seen examples of local governments using prayer in violation of the First Amendment?

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Posted 1, November, 2013

URGENT: Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act

The Employment Non-Discrimination Act is coming to a vote in the Senate, and the time for action is now. Join us in supporting this vital piece of legislation which would protect the rights of millions of Americans. Use the form at this link to send your senators a message that equality belongs in every workplace!

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Posted 28, October, 2013

Of Course 'In God We Trust' is Religious

Former AHA President David Niose argues at Psychology Today that “In God We Trust” is inherently religious, and that proposed laws forcing districts to display it in schools constitute a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

What do you think?