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  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Thank You!

Thank You! We are thankful for you and your support Dear Friend, On behalf of the staff and board of the Secular Coalition for America, I want to express our gratitude for everything you have done to support our work. When I look …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: What's Next

Heretic on the Hill: What's Next SCA's Casey Brinck gives a post-election update from Capitol Hill Dear Friend, Take a deep breath, you’ve earned it. We have seemingly made it through this historic election in which a record number of American…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Fellow Nontheist Veterans: Thank you

Fellow Nontheist Veterans: Thank you We honor our veterans today and continue to fight for their rights As we mark Veterans Day this year, and remember those who have served our nation with valor to uphold the ideals and freedoms we all hold so…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Monthly Spotlight: Ex-Muslims of North America

Monthly Spotlight: Ex-Muslims of North America A monthly look at one of SCA's 19 amazing member organizations! Friend, Each month, the Secular Coalition for America highlights the work of one of our 19 amazing member organizations. This month,…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Event Invitation: Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Series

Event Invitation: Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Series This series from the American Humanist Association is not to be missed! Dear Friend, The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) is pleased to invite you to a Special Anti-Racism and Anti-…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Thank you for voting!

Thank you for voting! No matter the outcome, we are ready, thanks to YOU Dear Friend, If you are one of the over 160 million Americans who voted in this historic and yet undecided election, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) wants to than…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Secular America VOTES!

Heretic on the Hill: Secular America VOTES! How the Secular Voting Bloc can shape the election and our movement Dear Friend, We, the religiously unaffiliated, matter. In the past ten years, the number of religiously unaffiliated Americans has …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Misunderstood & Misrepresented

Heretic on the Hill: Misunderstood & Misrepresented SCA's Casey Brinck corrects the record on behalf of nontheists Dear Friend, As yet another election nears, I am reminded of how far our nation has come in the diversification of our elect…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Thank You for Your Help

Thank You for Your Help Your participation in our annual survey is integral to our mission. Dear Friend, As you may recall, we sent out a survey about a month ago regarding which issues you are most concerned about, and where we should double o…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM

EVENT: Rep. Jared Huffman Joins Humanists for Biden 📢

EVENT: Rep. Jared Huffman Joins Humanists for Biden 📢 Join secular advocates for a virtual event starting tonight at 8pm EST Dear Friend, Don't miss tonight's event! Representative Jared Huffman (CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Freethroug…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

My promise to you

My promise to you As the nation mourns Justice Ginsburg, SCA honors her legacy  Dear Friend, We suffered yet another loss this past week that has left the American people grieving, and the secular community rightfully concerned. …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM

We Honor Justice Ginsburg's Legacy

We Honor Justice Ginsburg's Legacy Tell the Senate to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy Dear Friend, The secular community lost a champion this week with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg defended the sec…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 4:33 PM

📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📢

📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📢 Please take a few minutes to fill out our 2020 Secular Values Survey Friend, As we approach the November election, and prepare for all possible outcomes, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) would appreciate a …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 9:59 PM

The Heretic on the Hill: Convention Wrap Up

The Heretic on the Hill: Convention Wrap Up Secular Coalition for America's Casey Brinck breaks down the latest Secular news from Capitol Hill. Friend, It’s that time again.  Every four years our nation watches the two major political parties …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 22, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Stand Up & Be Counted!

Stand Up & Be Counted! Tell Your Elected Officials That You’re A Secular Values Voter Friend, As we approach the 2020 election, we are asking the secular community to STAND UP & BE COUNTED, by voting this November!! As a member of the …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 16, 2020 at 2:59 PM

ICYMI Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause

ICYMI Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause An update from your secular lobbyist in Washington Friend, As summer winds down and congress continues to bicker over the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation, I want t…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause

Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause An update from your secular lobbyist in Washington Friend, As summer winds down and congress continues to bicker over the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation, I want to take…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Make America Constitutional Again: Religious Freedom on the Ballot

Make America Constitutional Again: Religious Freedom on the Ballot Our member organization, the Secular Student Alliance, works with secular youth across the country. Dear Friend, For the first time ever, secular voters have a seat at the tabl…
  Casey Brinck, your secular lobbyist in Washington · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

🚨 🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 🚨 Tell Congress to DO NO HARM!

🚨 🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 🚨 Tell Congress to DO NO HARM! Join SCA and Senator Kamala Harris in urging Congress to pass the Do No Harm Act Friend, We are writing to urge you to support the Do No Harm Act (S. 593), which was introduced by Senator and …
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Voucher funding first, then COVID relief

Voucher funding first, then COVID relief Secretary DeVos wants to tie religious education to the next relief package. Friend, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos wants your tax dollars to go straight to religious education and she's willing hold…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 7:56 PM

We're paying for religious education

We're paying for religious education The Supreme Court is dismantling the separation of church and state. Friend, From day one of his candidacy, President Trump promised the religious right he would reshape America into a Christian nation. He i…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Three months-in

Three months-in Onboarding during a pandemic has been a unique experience, but we've gotten a lot done. Friend, As the Secular Coalition for America's new Director of Policy & Government Affairs, I want to take a moment to tell you a littl…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM

One more step for LGBTQ Equality

One more step for LGBTQ Equality With momentum from the recent SCOTUS decision, now is the time to pass the Equality Act. Friend, Monday was a big day for the LGBTQ community. The Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that employers can’t fire or discrimin…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 12:44 AM

As we fight on the Hill, we stand in solidarity

As we fight on the Hill, we stand in solidarity The SCA strongly supports those who march for an end to racial injustice. Friends, As the nation continues to battle COVID-19, and our streets are once again full of the sounds of protest due to y…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

A veteran's take on Memorial Day

A veteran's take on Memorial Day I want to share some of the “truths” I discovered during my time spent serving in our nation’s military. As we mark Memorial Day this year, and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the …
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
May 22, 2020 at 10:57 PM

There are atheists in foxholes

There are atheists in foxholes Meet our member organization, Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers. Friend, On Memorial Day, we will honor those in the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. We also remember that, contrary to th…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
May 20, 2020 at 12:00 PM

For millions, it still isn’t safe to be secular

For millions, it still isn’t safe to be secular Mubarak Bala, a prominent humanist, has been arrested without charges or access to legal counsel. Friend, If you don’t know about Mubarak Bala, you should. President of the Humanist Association …
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
May 18, 2020 at 10:47 PM

God has a stance on COVID-19 research?

God has a stance on COVID-19 research? That's what the religious right is telling the FDA... Friends, First-responders are on the frontlines fighting to keep us safe, while a large portion of the nation remains on stay-at-home orders, and othe…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 3:14 PM

RIGHT NOW: Senators voting on religious right judge

RIGHT NOW: Senators voting on religious right judge Justin Walker is deeply unqualified for a promotion and senators need hear from you RIGHT NOW. Friends, Through just a month and a half of service into my new position as the Director of Polic…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 6:13 PM

A secular response to COVID-19

A secular response to COVID-19 This #GivingTuesdayNow, our community has the opportunity to lead by example. Friends, Last December, nearly $2 billion was donated to organizations across the globe on #GivingTuesday. In response to the unprecede…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 4:45 PM

The Black secular community has a champion

The Black secular community has a champion Get to know Black Nonbelievers as they reach their 10th year of operation. Friends, The past month has been a unique, challenging, and often uncertain one. From our homes, we have watched the world ch…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
April 17, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Religious exemptions to COVID-19 are killing people

Religious exemptions to COVID-19 are killing people SCA and our members won't let that stand. Join us and make your voice heard! Dear Friend, As COVID-19 continues to spread, we all need to do our part to flatten the curve by staying at home a…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Your new voice on Capitol Hill

Your new voice on Capitol Hill Meet Casey Brinck, our new Director of Policy & Government Affairs Dear Friend, Please help me welcome Casey Brinck, our new Director of Policy & Government Affairs. As your voice on Capitol Hill, Casey w…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
March 31, 2020 at 11:23 PM

Setting an example through service and advocacy

Setting an example through service and advocacy Get to know The Freethought Society, one of our founding members. Friends, Since 2002, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) has worked to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washi…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
March 25, 2020 at 9:55 PM

How do you lobby Congress when The Hill is closed?

How do you lobby Congress when The Hill is closed? Effective lobbying looks different during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dear Friend, As the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continues to spread across the United States, all of us have h…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
March 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Courtney knows why she's in this fight

Courtney knows why she's in this fight Courtney Heard, aka "Godless Mom", is driven by the stories from our community she has collected over the years. Dear Friend, If you don’t already know her, I’d like to introduce you to my friend Courtney…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
February 29, 2020 at 7:13 PM

Our newest member: Secular Woman

Our newest member: Secular Woman Get to know Secular Woman, the first and only national organization that limits its focus to women without religion. Friends, Since our founding in 2002, the Secular Coalition for America has worked to provide …
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
February 14, 2020 at 11:57 PM

Love letters from our haters ❤️ 🏹

Love letters from our haters ❤️ 🏹 🔥 Get thee back to HELL, demons! 🔥 Secular Valentines, You won't be surprised to learn that we get some fantastic hate mail sent to our office. We decided there was no better way to spread the love this Valenti…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
February 2, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Remembering a secular leader

Remembering a secular leader Rep. "Pete" Stark was the first openly atheist Congressman and an SCA board member. Friends, The secular movement recently lost a legend. Former Secular Coalition board member Rep. Fortney H. “Pete” Stark Jr., a 2…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
January 31, 2020 at 11:52 PM

Get to know Camp Quest

Get to know Camp Quest Secular parents across the country have a great summer camp option their children. Friends, Since our founding in 2002, the Secular Coalition for America has worked to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Was…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
January 16, 2020 at 9:27 PM

Today, urge lawmakers to endorse religious freedom

Today, urge lawmakers to endorse religious freedom Religious Freedom Day is a celebration of what we have in the U.S., let's use that momentum to fight for our friends abroad. URGE LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ABROAD Fr…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 5:13 PM

Thanks to you, we hit the ground running in 2020

Thanks to you, we hit the ground running in 2020 Check out some of the New Year's resolutions shared by our supporters. Dear Friends, We asked for your support at the end of the year and you really came through. You provided a nonstop wave of…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
January 1, 2020 at 1:02 AM

🕙 ONLY HOURS LEFT 🕙 2X GIFTS UNTIL MIDNIGHT!!!

🕙 ONLY HOURS LEFT 🕙 2X GIFTS UNTIL MIDNIGHT!!! Help us start 2020 strong by donating to the Secular Coalition before midnight! GIFTS COUNT DOUBLE UNTIL MIDNIGHT 2019 is almost over. Before the clock strikes midnight, take a momen…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 5:43 PM

Our members have big plans for 2020

Our members have big plans for 2020 Support our work with the Coalition before midnight and we'll double your gift! 19 member organizations are the backbone of the Secular Coalition for America. They organize secular communities, fight legal b…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 1:03 AM

🚨 ((ALERT)) 2X MATCH! 🚨 We need secular Americans to step up!

🚨 ((ALERT)) 2X MATCH! 🚨  We need secular Americans to step up! All donations to SCA through Dec. 31 will be matched!!! DONATION-MATCH ALERT Help protect our secular government! All gifts made before our Dec. 31 deadline will be matched!   …
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 6:22 PM

We'll match your end of year gift (2x IMPACT)

We'll match your end of year gift (2x IMPACT) Double your gift to the Secular Coalition for America if you give before the new year! Friends, Thanks to a generous gift from two of our founding supporters, any contributions made to the Secular …
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 28, 2019 at 4:35 PM

My New Years resolution

My New Years resolution I plan on doing even better in 2020. Here is how I'll make it happen. Friends, I consider myself a lifelong learner—someone who strives to grow personally and professionally through everything I do. To give that energy …
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 24, 2019 at 11:27 PM

Merry Christmas is fine by me

Merry Christmas is fine by me But to protect religious freedom, our government must be secular. Dear Friend, It’s Christmas Eve, and like you, I’ve received my fair share of “Merry Christmas” greetings mixed in with “Happy Holidays.” That’s f…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 6:12 PM

2020 could make or break a secular future for America

2020 could make or break a secular future for America We made a lot of progress this year, but we have a lot of work left to do. Dear Friend,  Many members of our government might deny it, but you and I know the United States was founded as a …
  Sarah Levin, Director of Governmental Affairs · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 8:04 PM

🎄 They want a war on "Merry Christmas" 🎄

🎄 They want a war on "Merry Christmas" 🎄 We won't take the bait. The religious right benefits when they incite fear and use it to demonize our community. Friends, I don't know if you've heard, but apparently there's a long-runn…