Dear Friend,

I just left the stage at AU’s Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) in Washington, D.C., where I asked AU’s friends and supporters to join me in taking a small action that is essential to our mission: signing our pledge to keep church and state separate: [link removed]

As you well know, separation of church and state is the foundation of religious freedom in the United States. Everything from religious freedom, reproductive freedom, LGBTQ equality, and access to inclusive public education stems from this core American principle. But these fundamentals to American society–and our democracy itself–are increasingly threatened by religious extremists and their political allies who want to impose their narrow views on us all.

In the coming year, AU will continue to fight the shadow network powering un-democratic, un-American religious extremism nationwide, but we can only succeed with the power and passion of people like you supporting our cause. We’re pledging to keep church and state separate as a recommitment to this fundamental value that underpins our most precious rights and freedoms, and we’re inviting you to join us.

Sign the pledge now to recommit to keeping church and state separate: [link removed]

— We will proudly champion separation of church and state as a foundational principle of the United States, guaranteed by our Constitution.

— We will ensure public education welcomes everyone and respects the religious freedom of all students, and that public funds support public schools, not private religious institutions.

— We will defend and restore the right to reproductive freedom and safe, legal abortion care from attacks by religious extremists, wherever they arise.

— We will protect the rights of LGBTQ people against state-sanctioned religious discrimination so we can all live and love freely and openly without fear of persecution.

— We will confront the shadow network of religious extremists that threatens our democracy, and reclaim the religious freedom that our Republic was created to preserve.

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AU will never give up on fighting to make our country more just, more equal and more inclusive, and you can help us further by not only signing the pledge, but sharing it with your friends and family ([link removed]). Stay tuned for more information from AU on how you can help us get ready for the fight ahead. Together, we can protect the American promise of One Nation, All Beliefs.

With hope and determination,

Rachel Laser
President & CEO

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