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Happy Pride Month!

The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) stands with LGBTQ+ Americans, knowing the importance of having the freedom and rights to live your full true self. As we enter Pride Month, we are reminded that so many issues and causes that matter to the secular community are in coalition with other groups and communities.This is especially true of the LGBTQ+ community, who have historically faced a denial of their civil rights under the guise of "religious liberty/freedom".

There have been many momentous victories over the years, but there is a lot of work ahead. Right now, our Coalition is actively lobbying Congress and the Biden Administration to pass the Equality Ac ([link removed]) t ([link removed]) , the Do No Harm Act ([link removed]) , and the Every Child Deserves a Family Act ([link removed]) . All of these bills would protect Americans from being denied their civil rights on the basis of religious exemption to civil laws.

SCA is also closely monitoring the much anticipated Supreme Court decision on Fulton v the City of Philadelphia ([link removed]) , which could allow government contractors, such as religiously-affiliated foster agencies, to engage in discrimination justified by religious beliefs. For more information on the case, check out this great resource from GLAAD ([link removed]) (while targeted towards journalists, the guide is beneficial for all citizens). Also, don't forget to register for Decision Day ([link removed]) , a national event SCA is co-sponsoring that will feature a virtual rally and town hall when a decision on Fulton is released!

The team at the Secular Coalition for America ([link removed]) is hard at work advocating on your behalf here in Washington D.C, but outside of our nation's capital, our 20 member organizations ([link removed]) are doing amazing things across the country. We'd like to share with you what some are up to and how you can participate!

ICYMI: SCA has a new member organization!

We wanted to be sure you saw the big news; The Clergy Project ([link removed]) has joined the Secular Coalition for America as its 20th member organization! The Clergy Project, now its 11th year, provides support, community, and hope to current and former religious professionals who no longer hold supernatural beliefs. SCA's Executive Director, Debbie Allen, had the following to say on the good news:

“I am delighted to welcome The Clergy Project to our ever expanding coalition that is committed to increasing the visibility of and respect for nontheistic viewpoints in the US. Post-belief clergy provide unique and important perspectives and experiences on issues affecting millions of Americans. Our Coalition will be made stronger by having them as a member”

Read SCA's full statement welcoming The Clergy Project to our coalition, here ([link removed]) .
Click to learn more about the Clergy Project (http://)
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Have some common sense and join us for Thomas Paine Day!
On Tuesday, June 8, leaders and artists from across the freethought community will honor the life and legacy of freethinker, revolutionary, and patriot Thomas Paine in a free, live online event co-hosted by Melissa Myers of the Center for Inquiry and Margaret Downey of the Freethought Society.

Starting at 6:45pm ET on June 8, the 2021 Thomas Paine Day Celebration ([link removed]) will begin with a fifteen-minute concert by songwriter and recording artist James Klueh, followed by an introductory statement by Congressman Jamie Raskin, a cofounder of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. ([link removed])

Robyn Blumner, president and CEO of the Center for Inquiry, and Annie Laurie Gaylor, co-president of the Freedom from Religion Foundation, will also deliver remarks.

“The Life Story of Thomas Paine” will be told by representatives from several freethought organizations, many of which are SCA member organizations:
* Mandisa Thomas of the American Humanist Association ([link removed])
* Tom Flynn of the Center for Inquiry ([link removed])
* Andrew Seidel of the Freedom from Religion Foundation ([link removed])
* Margaret Downey of the Freethought Society ([link removed])
* Gary Berton of the Thomas Paine National Historical Association ([link removed])

Also in this live Zoom event:
* Sculptor Zenos Frudakis will show the progress of the Thomas Paine statue project.
* Dan Barker, co-president of FFRF, will perform his original song “The World is My Country.”
* Experts will answer questions about Paine during a Q&A session.

Click to register for Thomas Paine Day ([link removed])

The Secular Coalition for America is grateful to have the support of our member organizations who are out there in their communities every day proving that we all can be "good without god". To support our work on behalf of nontheist Americans, please click the “I want to help ([link removed]) ” button below. Every dollar goes to representing you on Capitol Hill, and strengthening the wall of separation between religion and government. With your help, we can make an even greater impact on the causes and communities we care about. Thank you!
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