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“One of the most extreme figures ever nominated”

December 17, 2024 Nick Fish Blog Posts

American Atheists doesn’t always weigh in on presidential cabinet nominations, so when we do, you can trust enough evidence has mounted to warrant a response.  For example, last month, we issued a statement regarding the selection of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.…...

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With one day to go, here’s what I know.

November 4, 2024 Nick Fish Blog Posts

Nick Fish, President of American Atheists: We are, at long last, just one day away from one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime. At the top of the ticket and, for many, top of mind is one of the closest presidential races in recent memory. Together, the consequentiality…...

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Stop State Lawmakers from Using Beliefs to Deny Healthcare

March 4, 2021 American Atheists Blog Posts

As a Kentuckian, it’s disappointing to see that my state legislators are prioritizing discrimination over some of the most pressing issues in our commonwealth....

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Oklahoma’s Church Superspreader Bill is a Recipe for Disaster

March 3, 2021 American Atheists Blog Posts

In the early days of the pandemic, public health restrictions were uncertain, and there were many questions regarding what was essential. Churches were labeled as nonessential and for good reason — they are not immediately necessary to protect the health and safety of citizens....

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Recent Supreme Court Cases Do Not Prevent COVID-19 Restrictions that Affect Churches

February 9, 2021 Caroline Mala Corbin Blog Posts

What do the Supreme Court’s Decisions in Roman Catholic Diocese v. Cuomo and South Bay United Pentecostal Church v. Newsom Require?...

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Amid Coronavirus, Governor Whitmer Must Close Dangerous House of Worship Loophole

April 3, 2020 Nick Fish Blog Posts

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s leadership throughout the ongoing public health emergency has been an exemplar of competence and responsiveness. Her actions have given me confidence that my family and loved ones are in good hands....

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Let’s Not Forget the Trump Administration Has Spent Years Attacking Public Health in the Name of Religion

March 31, 2020 Alison Gill Blog Posts

Last week, Donald Trump announced his intention to reopen the United States by Easter despite health experts’ warnings (although he’s since walked back his comments). “It’s such an important day for other reasons,” Trump said in an attempt to ingratiate himself further with his evangelical base, imbuing this deadly decision…...

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Coming Out as LGBTQ, Coming Out as Atheists

October 11, 2018 American Atheists Blog Posts

This blog post was written by Nick Fish and Alison Gill in celebration of the 30th Annual National Coming Out Day....

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