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Charged for a miscarriage? Yes, that is happening.
On July 20, 2021, I opined in Freethought Now that El Salvador’s abortion ban was a harbinger for the United States. Specifically, I mentioned
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Weekly Wrap: Contretemps in Okla., fruitful action and defense of our Constitution



Recent court decision reminds us that voting rights are a state/church issue
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Charged for a miscarriage? Yes, that is happening.
On July 20, 2021, I opined in Freethought Now that El Salvador’s abortion ban was a harbinger for the United States. Specifically, I mentioned


Weekly Wrap: Contretemps in Okla., fruitful action and defense of our Constitution
The Thanksgiving holiday did not slacken our pace of striving on behalf of a secular America. Below is a recap of two weeks’ worth of


Remembering the truth-telling Betty Rollin
Pictured: 2003 FFRF convention speaker Betty Rollin (photo by Brent Nicastro) First you cry. The world said goodbye to TV correspondent and right-to-die advocate Betty


The harmful impact of abortion bans
Chilling new data show the impact of abortion bans — and its implications for increased maternal mortality. The Institute of Labor Economics, a nonprofit research


Recent court decision reminds us that voting rights are a state/church issue
A vibrant, fully franchised electorate is the best guarantee to protect our secular Constitution and government. Without a functioning democracy, the wall of separation between


I’m thankful for abortion access
This Thanksgiving, I am giving thanks for abortion access and the people who defend it. As abortion care continues to be decimated throughout the


Our triumphant trifecta, a constitutional objector, missing outrage and huge media play
It sometimes seems incredible how far we are able to move the ball forward in just a few days of working to defend our secular


Religion is the greatest scam
Religion is the world’s oldest, richest, most elaborate and, by far, the most successful scam ever perpetrated. It is the work of very wealthy


Ohio shows us how to defend abortion access
Ohio voters have resoundingly supported a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state’s Constitution. Unsurprisingly, however, anti-abortion legislators are already seeking to


Weekly Wrap: Major victories, good media play, a great bill and a USA Today Veterans Day ad
We at the Freedom From Religion Foundation are constantly striving to advance our mission — and often obtaining a good amount of success and media


Honoring National Native American Heritage Month
The month of November is National Native American Heritage Month. Last week, President Biden issued a proclamation for this year’s celebration, explaining that this month


White evangelicals are opposed to Jesus
Editor’s note: Although FFRF columnist James Haught died, sadly, on July 23 at age 91, we are lucky to still have a collection of pieces