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:
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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.
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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-...