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Trump’s Cabinet prayer and pressure on press

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At his final cabinet meeting this year, Donald Trump took advantage of his position of power to impose his religion on reporters: “With that, I’m going to ask Ben Carson—[here, Trump cuts himself off to address the media]—You can stay if you want because you need the prayer more than I do I think, you […]

We’re in the middle of a whirlwind

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We’re in the middle of a whirlwind at the Freedom From Religion Foundation. Of course, the brand-new presidential administration can claim credit for that.

Continuing our fight for our country

1veteransday2016 Continuing our fight for our country

Not surprisingly, the elections were our focus this week here at the Freedom From Religion Foundation. But we didn’t let that monopolize our attention.

With Secretary of Education Ben Carson, America needs FFRF now more than ever

Carson Pyramids With Secretary of Education Ben Carson, America needs FFRF now more than ever

If he’s given control of our nation’s education system, FFRF has little doubt that Carson will abuse it. He will abuse a public office that belongs to We the People to foist his personal religion on other people’s children. But before accepting this appointment, Carson should know that FFRF is going to pummel him with the First Amendment.

Banish de facto religious tests for presidency

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The remark by presidential wannabe Ben Carson that a Muslim shouldn’t be U.S. president on “Meet the Press” yesterday is being roundly — and appropriately — condemned, with news agencies tackling the controversy. Carson, a retired physician, said: “I would not advocate that we put a Muslim in charge of this nation. I absolutely would […]