Dear Friend,

Too many people take the fundamental American principle of church-state separation for granted, but you know better. You understand that the separation of religion and government—and the religious extremism currently attacking it—affects so many issues in our lives and society and determines whether we have a thriving democracy.

And now we face another potentially devastating year. Christian nationalists and their political allies are seeking to expand on the flood of frightening rulings from the Supreme Court and advance laws and policies that further attack religious minorities, LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, racial justice, public schools, and so much more. The implications are dire and the threat to our democracy is real. 

I have hope, but it will take a national recommitment to church-state separation to fight back effectively. Will you join me in this campaign by making a matched, tax-deductible donation to AU today?

They are coming with a nationwide abortion ban. They are coming for marriage equality. They are coming for contraception. They are coming for our public schools. And with the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ultra-conservative majority, anything is possible.

It is up to us to rally the American people, the majority of whom support church-state separation, and summon our collective power to stop the dangerous agenda Christian nationalists have for our country.

Please double your impact with a tax-deductible donation today. Your gift will be matched dollar for dollar to ensure we have the resources we need in the year to come.

Despite the challenges we face – from unrelenting legislative gridlock to a hostile Supreme Court – Americans United is seeing results:

• The Respect for Marriage Act was signed into law, and the House of Representatives took up several bills we advocated for, including the Do No Harm Act, the Equality Act and the Women's Health Protection Act.
• We are currently counsel in 17 active cases defending people and institutions harmed by religious extremism.
• We relaunched a nationwide "Know Your Rights" campaign to help public school communities push back against Christian nationalism and protect students’ rights.
• We led our first Legal Academy to fight back against what the Federalist Society has been doing for 40 years.
• We are working with our third class of inspiring Youth Organizing Fellows.

Now, we face a new year in which religious freedom will be contested every day. With your support, AU will lead the defense of the values and principles we cherish. And we will ensure that the new generation of leaders understands, values and has the skills to fight for separation of religion and government.

Please invest in our vital leadership today, knowing an energized group of fellow donors will match your entire gift until midnight on Dec. 31.

With hope and determination,

Rachel K. Laser
President and CEO

*Online contributions will be matched through Dec. 31, 2022, up to a limit of $100,000. All gifts made in excess of this limit will still provide valuable funding for AU’s efforts to defend church-state separation.