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February 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: No Paine, No Gain

Heretic on the Hill: No Paine, No Gain SCA's Scott MacConomy on Thomas Paine and how Congress can honor his legacy View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Thomas Paine may finally be getting his due. He i…

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February 12, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Our Coalition in Action!

Our Coalition in Action! Find out what SCA member organizations are up to and how you can get involved View this email in your browser Dear Friend, The Secular Coalition for America is comprised of 20 different…

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February 7, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reads of Reason (February 7, 2022)

Reads of Reason (February 7, 2022) View this email in your browser Happy Monday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for the rights of nonreligi…

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February 5, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Religious Privilege is not Freedom

Heretic on the Hill: Religious Privilege is not Freedom SCA's Scott MacConomy discusses the latest effort to legislate religious privilege into law  Dear Friend, Viruses mutate for a living. They just keep producing new varian…

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February 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to Boycott the National Prayer Breakfast

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to Boycott the National Prayer Breakfast Help SCA oppose congressional participation in the upcoming National Prayer Breakfast, scheduled to take place this week View this email in your browser. …

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January 31, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reads of Reason (January 31, 2022)

Reads of Reason (January 31, 2022) View this email in your browser Happy Monday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and…

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January 24, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reads of Reason (January 24, 2022)

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January 22, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Religious Freedom Goes to Court

Heretic on the Hill: Religious Freedom Goes to Court SCA's Scott MacConomy breaks down the lastest religious freedom cases before the Supreme Court Dear Friend, When one branch of the federal government is twisted into a near …

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January 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reads of Reason (January 18, 2022)

Reads of Reason (January 18, 2022) Happy Tuesday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and secularism here in Washington D.C. Please share…

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January 15, 2022 at 4:29 PM

We're fighting for true religious freedom

We're fighting for true religious freedom This Religious Freedom Day, we remember what true religious freedom means. Dear Friend, Sunday is National Religious Freedom Day. There's a presidential statement as there has been ann…

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January 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Reads of Reason (January 10, 2022)

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January 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Christian Nationalism: A Clear and Present Danger

Christian Nationalism: A Clear and Present Danger One year on from the violent insurrection at the US Capitol, SCA remains on the front lines fighting Christian nationalism. Dear Friend, Today is the anniversary of the insurre…

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January 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Happy New Year! 🎉

Happy New Year! 🎉 2022 is going to be another big year for SCA and we can not do it without you! Dear Friend, We at the Secular Coalition for America want to wish you a happy New Year!  This year mark our 20th anniversary, that…

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December 30, 2021 at 6:59 PM

The work you made possible in 2021 📆

The work you made possible in 2021 📆 We want to share with you some of this year's highlights in our secular advocacy! Dear Friend, 2021 has been filled with many challenges and our community has had to adapt in unprecedented wa…

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December 29, 2021 at 5:59 PM

Fight back with double the impact!

Fight back with double the impact! Have your year-end gift to SCA go twice as far to protect your Constitutional rights Dear Friend, One of the greatest honors I have as the Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for Ameri…

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December 27, 2021 at 3:00 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (December 27, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (December 27, 2021) Happy Monday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and secularism here in Washington D.C. Please s…

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December 23, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Heretic on the Hill: O Come, All Ye Unfaithful

Heretic on the Hill: O Come, All Ye Unfaithful SCA's Scott MacConomy gives an update from Capitol Hill before the new year. Dear Friend, What is the atheist’s favorite Christmas movie? Coincidence on 34th Street. Thank you. …

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December 21, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Happy Winter Solstice from SCA! 🌞

Happy Winter Solstice from SCA! 🌞 Dear Friend, As the sun sets on the shortest day of the year, we look back on 2021, a year of progress but also challenge, and look forward to the new light bringing a wonderful 2022.  We at the Secular Coalitio…

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December 20, 2021 at 3:30 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (December 20, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (December 20, 2021) Happy Monday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and secularism here in Washington D.C. Please s…

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December 16, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Action Alert 🚨: Build the Wall of Separation Back Better!

Action Alert 🚨: Build the Wall of Separation Back Better! Dear Friend, The House and Senate have each been writing their own versions of "Build Back Better", a bill that would provide federal funding in several important areas;…

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December 13, 2021 at 3:15 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (December 13, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (December 13, 2021) Happy Monday! Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and secularism here in Washington D.C. Please s…

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December 11, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: No tax-dollars for discrimination!

Heretic on the Hill: No tax-dollars for discrimination! SCA's Scott MacConomy on the latest SCOTUS case that could damage the Wall of Separation and how we can "build it back better" Dear Friend, "On the Hill” generally refers…

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December 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (December 6, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (December 6, 2021) Happy Monday! I hope you all had a peaceful and delicious Thanksgiving. Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist …

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December 4, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Our Coalition in Action!

Our Coalition in Action! Dear Friend, Did you know that our coalition is made up of 20 different organizations? Each organization is a unique and integral part of the larger American secular community and SCA is proud to advocat…

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November 30, 2021 at 11:59 PM

RE: Thank you for supporting secularism

RE: Thank you for supporting secularism Dear Friend, First of all, I want to say THANK YOU. The generosity of secular Americans across this country never ceases to move and inspire me. Each day at the Secular Coalition for Amer…

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November 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM

Join the Secular Movement this #GivingTuesday!

Join the Secular Movement this #GivingTuesday! Dear Friend, We are encouraged by all the support we have received today as a part of #GivingTuesday, but the day is not over yet!   There is still a chance for you to join in our…

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November 30, 2021 at 4:00 PM

This #GivingTuesday, Build Momentum with SCA!

This #GivingTuesday, Build Momentum with SCA! Dear Friend, Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that inspires people across the United States to support nonprofit organizations working to make the world a better plac…

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November 29, 2021 at 3:15 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (November 29, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (November 29, 2021) Happy Monday! I hope you all had a peaceful and delicious Thanksgiving. Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist…

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November 27, 2021 at 3:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Post-Dinner Musings & Advocacy Updates

Heretic on the Hill: Post-Dinner Musings & Advocacy Updates SCA's Scott MacConomy gives an update from Capitol Hill Dear Friend, Following my Thanksgiving meal, I began musing how the the Pilgrims, who were undoubtedly Chri…

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November 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM

We're thankful for you! 🍂

We're thankful for you! 🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from your secular lobbyist on Capitol Hill  Dear Friend, On behalf of staff and board of directors at the Secular Coalition for America, I want to express our gratitude for everythin…

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November 22, 2021 at 3:16 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (November 22, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (November 22, 2021) Happy Monday! Welcome to our second Reads of Reason, a compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for nontheist Americans and secularism here in Washington D.C. (Don…

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November 15, 2021 at 3:00 PM

SCA Reads of Reason (November 15, 2021)

SCA Reads of Reason (November 15, 2021) A weekly secular news briefing from the Secular Coalition for America Happy Monday! Welcome to our first Reads of Reason, a compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocati…

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November 13, 2021 at 4:29 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Elections, their consequences, and Resolutions

Heretic on the Hill: Elections, their consequences, and Resolutions SCA's Scott MacConomy gives an update from Capitol Hill on our work defending secularism at the federal level. Dear Friend, Elections do have consequences, lar…

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October 30, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Secularism isn't spooky (but theocracy is!) 🎃

Heretic on the Hill: Secularism isn't spooky (but theocracy is!) 🎃 SCA's Scott MacConomy on some of the "scary" things going on in DC, and how SCA is working to address them. Dear Friend, Halloween weekend is usually the scarie…

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October 16, 2021 at 2:29 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Is Demography Destiny?

Heretic on the Hill: Is Demography Destiny? SCA's Director of Policy and Government Affairs, Scott MacConomy, looks at how the rise of the "nones" could change things here in Washington DC. Dear Friend, Demography is destiny: t…

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October 8, 2021 at 7:59 PM

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to STOP misapplying RFRA!

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to STOP misapplying RFRA! A new bill seeks to use the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) to allow religious exemptions to the White House's new vaccine requirements. Dear Friend, A new bill i…

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October 5, 2021 at 9:18 PM

🚨 Action Alert: Say No to "Religious Education Week"

🚨 Action Alert: Say No to "Religious Education Week" A Senate Resolution would designate this week as "Religious Education Week", tell your Senator to reject this unconstitutional resolution. Dear Friend, A resolution pending …

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October 1, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: It's Good to Know Your Legislators

Heretic on the Hill: It's Good to Know Your Legislators SCA lobbyist Scott MacConomy reports back on his meetings with Senators and their senior staff this past weekend Dear Friend, The title may be Heretic on the Hill but some…

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September 23, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Do No Harm

Action Alert: Tell the Senate to Do No Harm The Do No Harm Act is now in the Senate and the House, and we need your help to get it passed into law Dear Friend, Senator Cory Booker recently introduced the Senate version of the …

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September 18, 2021 at 2:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Tell the Senate to Do No Harm

Heretic on the Hill: Tell the Senate to Do No Harm SCA lobbyist Scott MacConomy gives an update from Capitol Hill where the Do No Harm Act has just been reintroduced in the Senate Dear Friend, With the Democratic majority in Co…

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September 11, 2021 at 2:32 PM

ICYMI: SCA Condemns Texas' Abortion Law

ICYMI: SCA Condemns Texas' Abortion Law SCA condemns the recent anti-abortion legislation out of Texas and the Supreme Court's refusal to protect our constitutional rights. Dear Friend, I wanted to make sure you saw the Secular…

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September 7, 2021 at 9:05 PM

Texas, Keep Your Theology Out of Our Biology

Texas, Keep Your Theology Out of Our Biology SCA condemns the recent anti-abortion legislation out of Texas and the Supreme Court's refusal to protect our constitutional rights. The following is the Secular Coalition for Americ…

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September 4, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Active Advocacy for Secularism

Heretic on the Hill: Active Advocacy for Secularism Here's what SCA lobbyist Scott MacConomy has been up to on Capitol Hill on your behalf Dear Friend, Regular readers of Heretic on the Hill will recall that I just started at t…

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August 27, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Share your Secular Story 💬

Share your Secular Story 💬 SCA invites you to share your Secular Story with us so we can better represent you in our nation's capital Dear Friend, Every one of us has a story to tell, and each is unique and important in its own…

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August 21, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: One Nation, Indivisible

Heretic on the Hill: One Nation, Indivisible Here's what SCA lobbyist Scott MacConomy has been up to on Capitol Hill on your behalf Dear Friend, Five thousand and fifty two bills have been introduced in the House of Representat…

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August 13, 2021 at 5:02 AM

Our Coalition in Action: Friday the 13th Edition

Our Coalition in Action: Friday the 13th Edition SCA takes a look at what our member organizations are up to while rejecting irrational beliefs. Dear Friend, Today's Friday 13th, which as skeptics doesn't concern us one bit. I…

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August 7, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Heretic on the Hill: The keys to our success

Heretic on the Hill: The keys to our success Here's what you can do to support the separation of religion and government Dear Friend, Two things the Secular Coalition for America needs to be successful on Capitol Hill:  1. YOU …

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July 31, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Humanists on the Hill

Humanists on the Hill SCA was proud to join the American Humanist Association for their annual lobby day Dear Friend, Our member organizations are critical partners in the Secular Coalition for America's (SCA) mission to protec…

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July 21, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Let me introduce myself

Let me introduce myself Meet Scott MacConomy, SCA's new Director of Policy & Government Affairs Dear Friend, Hi, I’m the new guy at the Secular Coalition for America as the new Director of Policy and Government Affairs. I w…

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July 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Ready to celebrate 80 years of humanism? 🎉

Ready to celebrate 80 years of humanism? 🎉 SCA invites you to join us for the American Humanist Association's 80th annual conference July 24-25 Dear Friend, Our member organizations are critical partners in the Secular Coalitio…

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