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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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September 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Honoring the Legacy of Woody Kaplan

Honoring the Legacy of Woody Kaplan By now, I’m sure you have heard that Woody Kaplan died last month. View this email in your browserGreetings Friend,By now, I’m sure you have heard that Woody Kaplan died last month. Woody was a great friend of the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) an…

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September 1, 2023 at 3:52 PM

Action Alert!

Action Alert! View this email in your browser It’s Labor Day Weekend again. I’ll be at a Labor Day picnic sponsored by one of the local political parties and attended by some of the local politicians. (Protecting the rights of nonreligiou…

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August 18, 2023 at 4:22 PM

Say Hell No! to the School Prayer Bill

Say Hell No! to the School Prayer Bill View this email in your browser I had some concerns about finding a topic this week for two reasons. First, Congress has been out of session this month so there’s not much going on. And second, I’m o…

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August 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Celebrating One Year and Honoring a Beloved Colleague

Celebrating One Year and Honoring a Beloved Colleague Today, we’re celebrating Executive Director Steven Emmert's one-year anniversary with the Secular Coalition for America! View this email in your browserDear Friend,Today, we’re celebrating Executive Director Steven Emmert's one-year a…

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August 4, 2023 at 4:17 PM

When Therapy Doesn't Convert, Just Stop It

When Therapy Doesn't Convert, Just Stop It View this email in your browser It’s a sad day at the Secular Coalition for America. Our long-time supporter, adviser, board member, mentor, and friend Woody Kaplan lost his battle with cancer. H…

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

August 3, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Woody Kaplan, Longtime Civil Liberties Activist and Secular Coalition for America Advisory Board Chair, Has Died

Woody Kaplan, Longtime Civil Liberties Activist and Secular Coalition for America Advisory Board Chair, Has Died It is with the heaviest of hearts in sharing the sad news that Woody Kaplan View this email in your browserIt is with the heaviest of hearts in sharing the sad news that Woody…

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July 21, 2023 at 3:49 PM

The Atheists in Foxholes

The Atheists in Foxholes View this email in your browser It’s mid-summer so Congress is focusing on defense policy for a week. The House and Senate are both considering their annual defense authorization bills which set policy on how many…

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July 7, 2023 at 3:35 PM

For Secular Voters It's Not the Economy

For Secular Voters It's Not the Economy View this email in your browser What issue are religiously unaffiliated voters more focused on than the population in general and even more than evangelical voters? Abortion. In 2011, 18 percent o…

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July 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Asking Trump Not To Talk About Atheists

Asking Trump Not To Talk About Atheists In a recent campaign speech, presidential candidate Donald Trump said “Together, we’re warriors in a righteous crusade to stop the arsonists, the atheists, globalists and the Marxists.” He didn't say what he's going t…

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  Nnenna Onwukwe, your secular lobbyist in Washington DC · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Independence Day! With the Independence Day holiday approaching, our minds are on America's Founders View this email in your browserDear Friend,With the Independence Day holiday approaching, our minds are on America's Founders and their dream of creating a country with complete rel…

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June 23, 2023 at 2:26 PM

Fishy Ethics

Fishy Ethics View this email in your browser I thought this week I’d be writing about the Supreme Court because we are right at the end of the Court’s annual term and there are two big “religious freedom” decisions yet to be announced. Th…

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June 9, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Help Support Secular Treatment Programs

Help Support Secular Treatment Programs View this email in your browser What happens when you order pizzas at the Rayburn House Office Building and tell secular House staff to show up for lunch?  They show up! We had the first ever Secula…

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June 7, 2023 at 6:44 PM

Greetings from the Secular Coalition for America

Greetings from the Secular Coalition for America Earlier this week, the Secular Coalition for America held our first-ever Secular Lunch for Congressional Staffers. View this email in your browserGreetings Friend,Earlier this week, the Secular Coalition for America held our first-ever Sec…

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May 26, 2023 at 3:38 PM

We're Importing Ministers and Scientologists? Let's Stop.

We're Importing Ministers and Scientologists? Let's Stop. View this email in your browser  Why is there a special visa program carved out for “ministers and non-ministers in religious vocations and occupations” who come to this country “f…

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  Nnenna Onwukwe · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Last Day to Join Marjorie Taylor Greene's Birthday Card!

Last Day to Join Marjorie Taylor Greene's Birthday Card! It's the last day to be included in our birthday card to Marjorie Taylor Greene! View this email in your browserIt's the last day to be included in our birthday card to Marjorie Taylor Greene! As you may have seen in our previous e…

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May 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM

The Department of Education's Updated Guidance on Prayer in Schools

The Department of Education's Updated Guidance on Prayer in Schools We wanted to bring to your attention the recent guidance issues by the Secretary of Education. View this email in your browserWe wanted to bring to your attention the recent guidance issued by the Secretary of Education.…

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May 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM

For Marjorie Taylor Greene's Birthday We're Doing Something Special

For Marjorie Taylor Greene's Birthday We're Doing Something Special Attention all! Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's birthday is coming up, and we have a special opportunity to send her a powerful message View this email in your browserHey, Everyone! Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's birthday is…

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May 12, 2023 at 3:46 PM

Tackling White Christian Nationalism in the Military

Tackling White Christian Nationalism in the Military View this email in your browser Celebrity candidates for office are becoming more common. When someone who spent his life coaching football is then elected to the Senate, expectations a…

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May 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM

Support the National Day of Reason Resolution

Support the National Day of Reason Resolution Congressman Jamie Raskin and Congressman Jared Huffman have introduced a bill to declare May 4 the National Day of Reason to recognize and celebrate science, common sense and logic as essential preconditions for …

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April 28, 2023 at 4:17 PM

Writing the Book on Religion and Politics

Writing the Book on Religion and Politics   I worked for a Senator who popularized, but maybe didn’t originate, the saying that we’re all entitled to our own opinions but not our own facts. So when there's a new book from the p…

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April 21, 2023 at 3:43 PM

Tell Congress to Pass the Do No Harm Act

Tell Congress to Pass the Do No Harm Act The Do No Harm Act has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate for the 118th Congress. We have seen what this Supreme Court does with cases involving 'religious freedom." Now more than ever, w…

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April 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Knowing It When You See It

Knowing It When You See It   In 1964 Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart wrote an opinion concerning a film the Ohio courts had deemed to be obscene. On the question of what exactly counts as pornography he said it was difficu…

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April 7, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Greetings from the Secular Coalition for America

Greetings from the Secular Coalition for America Hello, Friend. The Secular Coalition for America has been busy these past few weeks and we want to update you on some of what has been happening here View this email in your browserHello Friend,The Secular Coalition for America has been bu…

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April 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Getting Lucky On Lobby Day

Getting Lucky On Lobby Day Getting Lucky on Lobby Day Four amateur lobbyists, five meetings on Capitol Hill, and one goal: build support for the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (SCERT). That was my team at t…

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March 18, 2023 at 3:12 PM

Help Expose the Supreme Court

Help Expose the Supreme Court Also, Centaurs The Supreme Court Needs Some Sunshine I was pleased to see this article in The New Republic this week because the title is “Sorry Clarence Thomas but Supreme Court Ethics Reform Is …

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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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