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  The Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Last Chance To Register for Lobby Day

Last Chance To Register for Lobby Day Time is almost up to sign up for SCA's Lobby Day, March 24.  We need a few days to set up your meetings so the registration deadline is Sunday, March 19.  __________   Join us on Capitol Hill to meet with your members of…
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March 6, 2023 at 4:38 PM

Lobby Day Has A Student Discount Now!

Lobby Day Has A Student Discount Now! SCA is now offering a 50 percent student discount on the registration/meals fee for Lobby Day. We hope to provide the first advocacy experience for secular students who want to make a difference in Washington. The regist…
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March 3, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Reminding New York's Mayor About The First Amendment

Reminding New York's Mayor About The First Amendment Reminding the Mayor of New York About The Separation Of Church and State Normally I leave violations of church/state separation at the local level to the capable hands of our…
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February 22, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Last Chance for a Lobby Day Hotel Room Deal

Last Chance for a Lobby Day Hotel Room Deal Our hotel deal expires tomorrow. Our deal with the Phoenix Park Hotel expires tomorrow! If you are thinking about attending SCA's Lobby Day next month but haven't registered, do it now. We got a great deal and we …
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February 17, 2023 at 5:56 PM

Help Keep Religion Out Of Social Services Programs, And Lobby Day Is Back

Help Keep Religion Out Of Social Services Programs, And Lobby Day Is Back Keeping Religion Out Of Social Services, And Lobby Day Is Back! Faith-based organizations provide a significant portion of the social services programs a…
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February 14, 2023 at 5:45 PM

Sign Up For SCA's Lobby Day!

Sign Up For SCA's Lobby Day! Sign up for Lobby Day!   The Secular Coalition for America is once again holding its Washington D.C. Lobby Day! Join us for a Capitol Hill reception on the evening of March 23 and then on March 24 to meet with your members of Con…
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February 3, 2023 at 4:17 PM

This Is What A Win Looks Like

This Is What A Win Looks Like This Is What A Win Looks Like The National Prayer Breakfast was held yesterday but with major changes. Instead of members of Congress and the President joining a thousand people who mostly want som…
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January 20, 2023 at 3:53 PM

The National Prayer Breakfast is a National Disgrace

The National Prayer Breakfast is a National Disgrace Tell your legislators not to attend.  View this email in your browserThe National Prayer Breakfast is a National DisgraceThe first Thursday of every February brings us the National Prayer Breakfast, a gathering of numerous members of Co…
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January 19, 2023 at 8:11 PM

SCA Announces 21st Member Organization

SCA Announces 21st Member Organization Secular Coalition for America Announces Newest Member   The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) is proud to announce the newest member of our coalition - The Association of Secular Elected Officials (ASEO).   For over 2…
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January 16, 2023 at 4:58 PM

Religious Freedom Day Today, and Save the Date for Lobby Day!

Religious Freedom Day Today, and Save the Date for Lobby Day! SCA's Lobby Day in DC is back in March. Today is National Religious Freedom Day, designated by a Presidential proclamation in 1993. This year it coincides with the day we observe the birthday of …
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January 6, 2023 at 3:03 PM

A House Divided Against Itself

A House Divided Against Itself A House Divided Against Itself I expected that by now there would be new bills introduced in the House of Representatives which I could point you to and say please support this one or oppose that o…
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December 23, 2022 at 3:30 PM

One Nation, Not Under God, With Liberty And A Spending Deal

One Nation, Not Under God, With Liberty And A Spending Deal One Nation, Not Under God, With Liberty And A Spending Deal What’s the atheist’s favorite Christmas movie? Coincidence on 34th Street! Yes, it’s the same joke as last …
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December 19, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Donate to Protect the Wall of Separation

Donate to Protect the Wall of Separation While many in our government today may deny it, you know that the United States was founded as a secular nation - one that should enact policies based on evidence, not beliefs, one that ensures freedom and equality fo…
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December 9, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Could Thursday Be Any Busier?

Could Thursday Be Any Busier? Could Thursday  Be Any Busier? Congress has an annual tradition of trying to do at least four months of work in the last three weeks of the year. This year is no exception. Yesterday morning, for e…
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November 26, 2022 at 4:08 PM

Thanksgiving Leftovers

Thanksgiving Leftovers Thanksgiving Leftovers On Thanksgiving weekend it’s good to remember that the holiday has always been a combination of religious and secular, but from the beginning the secular aspects have been winning. …
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November 15, 2022 at 8:13 PM

Action Alert on the Respect for Marriage Act

Action Alert on the Respect for Marriage Act The Senate is about to take up the Respect for Marriage Act which would codify the right to same-sex marriage into law. Please go to our Action Alert and contact your representatives, even if you already did so ea…
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November 14, 2022 at 4:31 PM

A House Not Quite So Divided Against Itself

A House Not Quite So Divided Against Itself A House Not Quite So Divided Against Itself Democracy and secular candidates had a good night last Tuesday (and Wednesday, Thursday, and all week really.) According to The Center for …
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November 7, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Why We Vote

Why We Vote   You may have heard that tomorrow’s election is the most important in your lifetime. It’s not. That was in 2016. But it is still very important because it will decide who has control of the House and Senate, which means whether the Democratic ag…
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October 28, 2022 at 4:45 PM

"To Govern Is To Choose"

"To Govern Is To Choose" In a speech in 1962 President John Kennedy said, “To govern is to choose.” This is the most succinct description possible of the process that leads to innumerable decisions about what to spend tax dollars on, whether to …
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October 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM

The Pope Will See You Now

The Pope Will See You Now The Pope Will See You Now It’s been a long time since I heard anyone say “Reasonable people can disagree on this issue.” More often the outlook seems to be, “If you don’t agree with me you can’t be a r…
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October 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM

Critical Elections Present Clear Choices

Critical Elections Present Clear Choices   The upcoming elections are critical for preserving the separation of church and state, women’s rights, LGBTQ protection, and many of our other personal rights. They will determine which judges are approved, and whic…
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October 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Thirty-Eight Percent Approve!!!

Thirty-Eight Percent Approve!!! Thirty-Eight Percent Approve!!! You know the old advice about two things not to bring up at parties, religion or politics? Today, if you want to, you can bring them up simultaneously; just mentio…
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September 29, 2022 at 5:30 PM

The Secular Coalition's 2022 Secular Voter Scorecard Is Here

The Secular Coalition's 2022 Secular Voter Scorecard Is Here The November elections are 40 days away! The Secular Coalition for America has created a secular voter scorecard for House Members based on recent votes, co-sponsorships, and caucus memberships tha…
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  Scott MacConomy · [email protected]
September 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Senator Rubio, We Have A Speech For You

Senator Rubio, We Have A Speech For You Senator Rubio, We Have A Speech For You “I believe in an America where the separation of church and state is absolute, where no Catholic prelate would tell the president (should he be Cat…
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  Steven Emmert, Executive Director · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 10:29 PM

Greetings from the Executive Director

Greetings from the Executive Director View this email in your browserGreetings from the Executive DirectorDear friend,What an amazing couple of weeks! Since becoming the new Executive Director of the Secular Coalition for America, I have had the opportunity to talk with leadership from our…
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  Scott MacConomy · [email protected]
September 3, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Bill Surfing

Heretic on the Hill: Bill Surfing Catching the Congressional Waves Most mornings I start by checking several emails that have a round-up of potentially interesting articles. Last week I checked SCOTUSblog, which covers Supreme …
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  Heather Rigby, Director of Communications · [email protected]
August 27, 2022 at 7:44 PM

Make a Will, Leave a Legacy

Make a Will, Leave a Legacy View this email in your browserDear friend,Have you prepared your will? I know, that's a really personal and morbid question for me to be asking on a random Saturday in August. But it's Make a Will Month, and I want to take the opportunity to remind you of the i…
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  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 23, 2022 at 7:15 PM

Help Us Welcome Steven Emmert!

Help Us Welcome Steven Emmert! Our new Executive Director brings unique perspective and leadership. View this email in your browserMeet Our New Executive DirectorWe here at the Secular Coalition for America are excited to introduce you to Steven Emmert, who started with us just last week.…
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  Scott MacConomy · [email protected]
August 20, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Where Did Everybody Go?

Heretic on the Hill: Where Did Everybody Go? Where Did Everybody Go? If it’s August in Washington two things are true: Congress is on a one month recess, and it’s hot. How hot is it? The other day it was so hot, when I went by …
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August 15, 2022 at 6:07 PM

Congratulations to New Board Leadership!

Congratulations to New Board Leadership! View this email in your browserWelcome New Board Leadership!We are pleased to announce that at an SCA Board meeting this past week, the SCA Board elected a new slate of officers: Maggie Ardiente, President; Derek Araujo, Vice President; and Bryan Sh…
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August 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Our Coalition in Action!

Our Coalition in Action! Updates from us and our member organizations.   Change continues to come to the Secular Coalition for America! This coming week, we welcome Steven Emmert on as our new Executive Director.  He comes to u…
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August 6, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: "I Do" Support Equal Marriage

Heretic on the Hill: "I Do" Support Equal Marriage "I Do" Support Equal Marriage Same-sex marriage shouldn’t be a church-state issue but the church side is definitely making it one. It should simply be an administrative process…
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  Board President · [email protected]
July 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Special Request

Special Request Dear Friend, We need to stand up and take action to defend the separation of religion and government.  If the Supreme Court will not protect us, we need to work with our allies in Congress to create laws and national policies that will. T…
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July 23, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Christian Healthcare Ministries

Heretic on the Hill: Christian Healthcare Ministries Don’t Join Any Health Insurance Club That Would Have You As a Member. Don’t Join Any Health Insurance Club That Would Have You As A Member The websit…
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July 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Our Coalition in Action!

Our Coalition in Action! Updates from our member organizations. Dear Friend, Summer has brought countless opportunities for the Coalition and its members to act, and they're busier than ever preparing for what the future will b…
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July 9, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: In the Court of Public Opinion

Heretic on the Hill: In the Court of Public Opinion Supreme Court justices have prayed with evangelical leaders whose bosses were bringing cases and arguments before the high court. In the Court of Public Opinion …
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July 4, 2022 at 8:29 PM

Double Your Support For Secular Government!

Double Your Support For Secular Government! With six conservative justices the Supreme Court has become, according to the New York Times, the most pro-religion Court in seven decades. So the religious right has a lot to celebrate this holiday weekend. They w…
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July 4, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Give during SCA's match opportunity and double your impact!

Give during SCA's match opportunity and double your impact! Today we celebrate the 246th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Twelve years and a war with England later, the Constitution was ratified and then in 1792 the B…
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July 3, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Help Defend the Separation of Church and State

Help Defend the Separation of Church and State Religious freedom for believers and nonbelievers is under attack. From the Supreme Court to Christian nationalists in the streets, separating church and state is being interpreted as discriminating ag…
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July 2, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Take Action! Double Your Impact.

Take Action! Double Your Impact. View this email in your browserThe religious right has a lot to celebrate this weekend. They have won several Supreme Court cases in recent weeks. With six conservative justices the Court has become, according to the New York Times, the most pro-religion Co…
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  Scott MacConomy · [email protected]
June 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Phoning It In On Virtual Lobby Day

Phoning It In On Virtual Lobby Day Phoning It In On Virtual Lobby Day The pandemic has democratized lobbying. It has not only become accepted that you can meet with Members of Congress and staff on Zoom,…
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June 24, 2022 at 4:54 PM

167 Million People Lost A Constitutional Right Today

167 Million People Lost A Constitutional Right Today The Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade Today the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion by a 6-3 majority. This right will now be d…
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June 20, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Reads of Reason - A Collectively Held Breath

Reads of Reason - A Collectively Held Breath View this email in your browser Welcome to Reads of Reason, a (usually) weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for the equal righ…
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June 18, 2022 at 1:59 PM

Our Coalition in Action!

Our Coalition in Action! Updates from our member organizations. Dear Friend, June has been an exceptionally busy month for the coalition! There are twenty organizations that make up the coalition and each is a unique and integr…
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June 16, 2022 at 9:25 PM

Good News:

Good News: View this email in your browserGOOD NEWSHouse Appropriations Committee Increases IRS Enforcement FundingLast winter, the Secular Coalition for America, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, and the American Humanist Association prioritized better enforcement of the Johnson Amend…
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June 14, 2022 at 10:24 PM

It's Herb's Birthday! 🍰

It's Herb's Birthday! 🍰 Help us make it a day to remember. View this email in your browserHelp us celebrate Herb Silverman’s birthday!Twenty years ago, Herb Silverman founded the Secular Coalition for America. Over the past two decades, his stewardship has helped our organization ensure t…
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June 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Help Us Fight the Latest Religious Exemption

Heretic on the Hill: Help Us Fight the Latest Religious Exemption Help Us Fight the Latest Religious Exemption  The pandemic is receding from the public eye for now, and most indicators are where they we…
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June 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Reads of Reason - Schisms and Activism

Reads of Reason - Schisms and Activism View this email in your browser Welcome to Reads of Reason, a weekly compilation of news-clippings that relate to our work advocating for the equal rights of nonrel…
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June 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Secular Americans Stand With 🌈PRIDE

Secular Americans Stand With 🌈PRIDE View this email in your browser Dear Friend, June is Pride Month, a time for us to recognize and uplift the LGBTQIA+ community. We have taken to social media to help spread …
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May 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Reads of Reason - Memorial Day Edition

Reads of Reason - Memorial Day Edition View this email in your browser Across the nation and around the world, millions of people today will be acknowledging the solemn occasion of Memorial Day. This federal…
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