Steven Emmert, Executive Director at The Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Stand with Us Against the Rising Tide of Christian Nationalism

Stand with Us Against the Rising Tide of Christian Nationalism In a pivotal moment for our nation, we find ourselves facing the growing influence of Christian nationalism in American politics. View this email in your browserDear Friend,In a pivotal moment for our nation, we find ourselve…

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November 4, 2024 at 7:59 PM

Choosing the Future

Choosing the Future View this email in your browser “To govern is to choose.” This was President John Kennedy’s succinct description of his job and the innumerable decisions about what government programs to fund, whether to…

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October 31, 2024 at 6:45 PM

A Few Things to Read on the Election

A Few Things to Read on the Election View this email in your browser If you don't feel like you have enough to read about the election, we're here to help. We've got some articles on the general topic of the candidates' views on religion …

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October 25, 2024 at 3:45 PM

A Tale of Two Campaign Speeches

A Tale of Two Campaign Speeches View this email in your browser Both Harris and Trump are beginning to make their closing arguments. Harris seems to be going more negative, attacking Trump on a variety of fronts. Trump may be reaching out…

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October 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM

Election Season Tips and Our Week of Action

Election Season Tips and Our Week of Action View this email in your browser With 25 days until the election it still looks like a coin flip. This is when the pundits look at the national polls, the battleground state polls, the polling fo…

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October 9, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Join Us for a Week of Action against Project 2025

Join Us for a Week of Action against Project 2025 The Secular Coalition for America is organizing a Project 2025 Week of Action from Tuesday, October 15th to Monday, October 21st Next week, The Secular Coalition for America is organizing a Project 2025 Week of Action. From Tuesday, Octob…

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September 27, 2024 at 4:22 PM

A Voucher-Money-for-Religious-Schools Bill, and a Busy Week

A Voucher-Money-for-Religious-Schools Bill, and a Busy Week View this email in your browser If you're behind on your email from yesterday, here's a link to our new 2024 voter scorecards that let you know how your members of Congress do on…

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September 26, 2024 at 5:14 PM

The 2024 Voter Scorecards Are Here

The 2024 Voter Scorecards Are Here View this email in your browser                                               SCA's 2024 Voter Scorecards The Secular Coalition for America's 2024 voter scorecards for the House and Sen…

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September 13, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Elected Officials: Real, Potential, and Secular

Elected Officials: Real, Potential, and Secular View this email in your browser At this point I think everything has been said about the debate, but not everyone has had a chance to say it. This is my chance, but I’m just going to go with…

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August 30, 2024 at 4:45 PM

Convention Update, Lobby Day Save-the-Date!

Convention Update, Lobby Day Save-the-Date! View this email in your browser The separation of church and state was well represented at one party convention this summer. The Democratic platform includes the following language: “…That's why…

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August 16, 2024 at 5:12 PM

Oppose the Conscience Protection Act. We do.

Oppose the Conscience Protection Act. We do. View this email in your browser It may be August, and Congress may be in recess all month, and I may be on vacation all week, but this doesn’t mean there aren’t bad bills that need to be called…

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August 2, 2024 at 3:18 PM

From Washington to the Real World and Back

From Washington to the Real World and Back View this email in your browser A quick Project 2025 update: The director of the project, Paul Dans, announced he was stepping down from  the Heritage Foundation. This marks the end of the “polic…

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July 29, 2024 at 10:59 PM

Project 2025's Top Ten Attacks on Church-State Separation

Project 2025's Top Ten Attacks on Church-State Separation View this email in your browser Project 2025's Top Ten Attacks on Church-State Separation “Christians, get out and vote, just this time. You won’t have to do it an…

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July 19, 2024 at 4:37 PM

The Last Person Who Should Get Religion

The Last Person Who Should Get Religion View this email in your browser Donald Trump mentioned God nine times in his speech last night. Some of them were perfunctory like “God bless the United States of America,” but others were more pers…

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July 8, 2024 at 4:34 PM

Making the Swamp Great Again for Christians

Making the Swamp Great Again for Christians What would thousands of MAGA bureaucrats actually do? View this email in your browser On debate night Donald Trump and President Biden were tied in the national polls at 41 percent, with Kenned…

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July 3, 2024 at 4:14 PM

Celebrate Secular Values this Independence Day

Celebrate Secular Values this Independence Day As we approach the celebration of our nation's independence, we at SCA are reflecting on the core principles that make our country great View this email in your browserDear Friend,As we approach the celebration of our nation's independence, …

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June 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Ten Commandments, Nine Justices, and the First Amendment

Ten Commandments, Nine Justices, and the First Amendment View this email in your browser It’s hot in Washington. Damn hot. It’s so hot I went by the Lincoln Memorial, and the chair was empty. That’s hot. It’s so hot I didn’t mind at all t…

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June 14, 2024 at 4:16 PM

This One's Not About Flags Again

This One's Not About Flags Again View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Today is Flag Day, not just at the Alito house but everywhere. Flying the American flag upside down has long been recognized…

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June 7, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Raskin to the Rescue

Raskin to the Rescue View this email in your browser “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it,” said Mark Twain. In the global warming era I’m not sure that’s still true. We’ve done something about it. But it’s…

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May 24, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Flag Day Comes Early

Flag Day Comes Early Usually it's June 14 View this email in your browser If you look up Revolutionary War flags you find about 35 examples from different colonies that together pretty much define the word obscure. Lots with stripes. A f…

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May 10, 2024 at 4:08 PM

It's Secular Awards Season in Washington

It's Secular Awards Season in Washington View this email in your browser Last week the Secular Coalition for America, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and the American Humanist Association held the first annual Congressional Reason R…

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April 26, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Tell Speaker Johnson You Oppose His Anti-Establishment Clause Bill

Tell Speaker Johnson You Oppose His Anti-Establishment Clause Bill He makes it difficult to fight religious monuments on public property. View this email in your browser First a few positive words about House Speaker Mike Johnson: After …

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April 25, 2024 at 8:59 PM

Get Out The Vote Happy Hour and Postcarding Party in Washington D.C.

Get Out The Vote Happy Hour and Postcarding Party in Washington D.C. Join the Secular Coalition for America and American Humanist Association for a fun get-out-the-vote postcarding party in Washington, DC View this email in your browserJoin the Secular Coalition for America and American …

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April 18, 2024 at 8:59 PM

You are cordially invited to the inaugural Congressional Reason Reception

You are cordially invited to the inaugural Congressional Reason Reception The Secular Coalition for America, along with other coalition members, will be hosting the inaugural Congressional Reason Reception on May 1st View this email in your browserThe Secular Coalition for America, along…

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April 12, 2024 at 5:35 PM

"To govern is to choose." Who do you want choosing?

"To govern is to choose." Who do you want choosing? View this email in your browser President Kennedy said "To govern is to choose." because that's the job; thousands of choices that each affect some Americans one way and other Americans …

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March 29, 2024 at 4:26 PM

Hat Tip to the Deep State

Hat Tip to the Deep State View this email in your browser If you spend a lot of time following what passes for political discourse you hear about the Deep State, or at least you did during the Trump administration. People who used to be c…

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March 15, 2024 at 5:43 PM

Secular Advocates Plus Jamie Raskin Mean Lobby Day Success

Secular Advocates Plus Jamie Raskin Mean Lobby Day Success View this email in your browser Since my last report which previewed our annual meeting for the leaders of our 20 coalition organizations and the lobby day on Capitol Hill to foll…

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March 1, 2024 at 6:03 PM

SCA's Super Bowl Sunday, and Monday and Militia Tuesday

SCA's Super Bowl Sunday, and Monday and Militia Tuesday View this email in your browser This weekend is the Secular Coalition’s Super Bowl. Sunday and Monday we hold our annual meeting for the executive directors of our 20 coalition membe…

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February 16, 2024 at 5:17 PM

The Worst House Chaplain Ever, Plus History

The Worst House Chaplain Ever, Plus History View this email in your browser Monday is the Presidents Day holiday when we observe the birthday of George Washington next Thursday and of Abraham Lincoln last Monday. Like many of the Founders…

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February 2, 2024 at 4:05 PM

Tell Congress Not To Support Discrimination By Church Schools or Nonprofits

Tell Congress Not To Support Discrimination By Church Schools or Nonprofits View this email in your browser In March, 2021 a wide receiver on a high school football team in California (yes, football in March?) took off her helmet after a …

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January 31, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Last Day for Lobby Deal Deal

Last Day for Lobby Deal Deal Today's the last day to grab our hotel deal for this year's Lobby Day Today’s the last day to grab our hotel deal for this year’s Lobby Day.Join us in Washington DC, to lobby for a bill that would crack down on militias in this country. We will begin our Lobb…

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January 25, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Don't miss out on our Lobby Day deal

Don't miss out on our Lobby Day deal Interested in participating in Lobby Day? Don't miss out! Our Lobby Day hotel deal is only good through January 31st. View this email in your browserInterested in participating in Lobby Day? Don't miss out! Our Lobby Day hotel deal is only good throug…

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January 19, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Religious Freedom Day, Repurposed

Religious Freedom Day, Repurposed View this email in your browser Last Tuesday was National Religious Freedom Day. There was a presidential statement as there has been annually since 1993, but officially it’s not really different from Na…

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January 17, 2024 at 9:11 PM

SCA Lobby Day 2024: If not now, when?

SCA Lobby Day 2024: If not now, when? Fight for Democracy like our country depends on it. View this email in your browser The Secular Coalition for America needs your help on Lobby Day advocating for a bi…

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January 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM

The Secular Coalition for America is pleased to be a sponsor of The Anti-Slavery Efforts of Thomas Paine International Event

The Secular Coalition for America is pleased to be a sponsor of The Anti-Slavery Efforts of Thomas Paine International Event The Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA) is celebrating both the January 29th birthdate of Thomas Paine and Black History Month View this email in your browser…

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January 5, 2024 at 5:42 PM

Resolutions, Joint and Otherwise

Resolutions, Joint and Otherwise View this email in your browser It’s not quite too late to say Happy New Year! so there, I said it, even though we have a Christian nationalist now running the House, a Supreme Court that believes the Esta…

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December 28, 2023 at 10:00 PM

Consider Giving a Holiday Donation

Consider Giving a Holiday Donation In the giving spirit this holiday? Consider donating to a secular cause View this email in your browserIn the giving spirit this holiday season?Consider donating to a secular cause.If you feel strongly about the separation of church and state, this is t…

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December 20, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Join Us for Lobby Day 2024 - Advocate for Secular Values!

Join Us for Lobby Day 2024 - Advocate for Secular Values! Are you interested in getting more involved in secular advocacy in 2024? View this email in your browserHi Friend,Ready to champion secular advocacy in 2024?Secure your spot at the Secular Coalition for America's 2024 Washington D…

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  Steven Emmert, your secular lobbyist in Washington · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Stand for Secular Values: Year-End Appeal

Stand for Secular Values: Year-End Appeal As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the challenges and triumphs we've faced as advocates View this email in your browserDo we have your attention yet?  As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a mom…

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December 8, 2023 at 5:49 PM

Christmastime in Congress, and the 17th Century

Christmastime in Congress, and the 17th Century View this email in your browser How’s the war on Christmas going? If you’re a foot-soldier in this war, it’s always a good idea to mention the Puritans. They followed the Pilgrims into Massa…

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November 29, 2023 at 5:17 PM

The Bible Can Be So Convenient

The Bible Can Be So Convenient View this email in your browser I’m thinking about House Speaker and Christian nationalist Mike Johnson because I just came from what I’ll just call a high-level meeting with several members of Congress and …

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November 27, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Our Giving Tuesday Message to You

Our Giving Tuesday Message to You Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we're reaching out to you, our dedicated supporters, to ask for your help View this email in your browserTomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we're reaching out to you, our dedicated supporters, to ask for your help in continui…

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November 13, 2023 at 9:29 PM

Supreme Court Decision: Let's Have Our Own Code of Ethics!

Supreme Court Decision: Let's Have Our Own Code of Ethics! Today the Supreme Court Justices announced a new Code of Conduct in response to the many recent examples of unreported and inappropriate gifts, the failures to recuse themselves from cases with a cle…

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November 10, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Let's Stop the Christian Insurance Scam Before It Grows

Let's Stop the Christian Insurance Scam Before It Grows View this email in your browser On Veterans Day be sure to take a minute to think about the veterans you know (and don’t know), thank them for their service, and if it seems appropri…

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October 27, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Speaking of Christian Nationalists,

Speaking of Christian Nationalists, View this email in your browser The new Speaker of the House is really the complete package: a man-made climate change denier, stridently anti-LGBTQ rights, stridently anti-abortion, and conservative on pr…

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October 21, 2023 at 2:00 PM

A Message to our Supporters

A Message to our Supporters A brief video message from Steven Emmert to all our amazing supporters View this email in your browserSteven Emmert, Executive Director at the Secular Coalition for America, gives a message of gratitude to our organization's dedicated members and allies.Copyri…

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October 13, 2023 at 3:12 PM

There's a Lot Going On

There's a Lot Going On View this email in your browser So, the government didn't close down two weekends ago as predicted here. No one thought Speaker McCarthy would wake up Saturday and decide to do the right thing, even if it meant work…

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October 3, 2023 at 3:07 PM

Tell Your Senators To Oppose Religious Education Week (this week!)

Tell Your Senators To Oppose Religious Education Week (this week!) View this email in your browser Late last week Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced a resolution that would declare this week, October 1-7, as "Religious Education Wee…

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September 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Delusional in D.C.

Delusional in D.C. View this email in your browser Welcome to Government Shutdown Weekend when Congress fails to do its primary job of keeping the government running. The new fiscal year begins Sunday, October 1 and no government agency …

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September 15, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Bills and Unintended Consequences

Bills and Unintended Consequences View this email in your browser This week SCA’s executive director Steven Emmert and I attended a briefing for Members of Congress and government affairs staff from secular organizations on the issue of h…

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