HOME - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICAABOUTACTIONKEY ISSUESIN THE MEDIADONATEGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SECULAR VALUES ARE AMERICAN VALUES VOLUNTEER We train, empower, and mobilize citizens like you to be savvy political players and change makers. Join our movement and make change happen in your community. Action Center GIVE Put your money where your values are. Invest in a secular America that protects religious freedom for all faiths and ABOUT - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA About the Secular Coalition for America About the Secular Coalition for America The Secular Coalition for America is the nation’s premier advocacy organization representing atheists, humanists, agnostics, and other nontheists. Located in Washington, D.C., the Secular Coalition for America lobbies the U.S. Congress, White House, and federal agencies on issues of concern to our constituency.

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Press Releases SCA condemns SCOTUS’ decision in Espinoza Jun 30, 2020 By a 5-4 conservative majority, the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) today struck down a Montana law that withheld state aid to private schools, including religious schools, arguing law was akin to discrimination. The decision in Espinoza v. Montana opens the door KEY ISSUES - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Key Issues Secular Service Members Children’s Rights Science Religious Freedom Abroad Religion and the IRS Education Establishment Clause Health & Safety Civil Rights MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington.

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Jobs & Internships Jobs Available Director of Policy and Government Affairs The Director of Policy and Government Affairs will serve as the Secular Coalition for America’s registered lobbyist, responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, and with the lawyers and lobbyists of our coalition’s member organizations. CONGRESSIONAL FREETHOUGHT CAUCUS Congressional Freethought Caucus 1 PROMOTES Promotes public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values. 2 PROTECTS Protects the secular character of our government by adhering to the strict Constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. 3 OPPOSES Opposes discrimination against atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and MARK DANN - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Mark Dann leads Congressional and Appropriations Affairs with the Secular Coalition for America. Previously, Mark served as the Federal Affairs Director for Compassion & Choices where he led efforts to pass federal laws and policy changes to improve care and increase autonomy at the end-of-life. Before that, Mark worked as a Democracy Development Consultant with REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More » REMOVE "UNDER GOD" FROM THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong in an exercise that portrays her and her family as less patriotic than believers.” -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that Remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance Read More » HOME - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICAABOUTACTIONKEY ISSUESIN THE MEDIADONATEGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SECULAR VALUES ARE AMERICAN VALUES VOLUNTEER We train, empower, and mobilize citizens like you to be savvy political players and change makers. Join our movement and make change happen in your community. Action Center GIVE Put your money where your values are. Invest in a secular America that protects religious freedom for all faiths and ABOUT - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA About the Secular Coalition for America About the Secular Coalition for America The Secular Coalition for America is the nation’s premier advocacy organization representing atheists, humanists, agnostics, and other nontheists. Located in Washington, D.C., the Secular Coalition for America lobbies the U.S. Congress, White House, and federal agencies on issues of concern to our constituency.

PRESS RELEASES

Press Releases SCA condemns SCOTUS’ decision in Espinoza Jun 30, 2020 By a 5-4 conservative majority, the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) today struck down a Montana law that withheld state aid to private schools, including religious schools, arguing law was akin to discrimination. The decision in Espinoza v. Montana opens the door KEY ISSUES - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Key Issues Secular Service Members Children’s Rights Science Religious Freedom Abroad Religion and the IRS Education Establishment Clause Health & Safety Civil Rights MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington.

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Jobs & Internships Jobs Available Director of Policy and Government Affairs The Director of Policy and Government Affairs will serve as the Secular Coalition for America’s registered lobbyist, responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, and with the lawyers and lobbyists of our coalition’s member organizations. CONGRESSIONAL FREETHOUGHT CAUCUS Congressional Freethought Caucus 1 PROMOTES Promotes public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values. 2 PROTECTS Protects the secular character of our government by adhering to the strict Constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. 3 OPPOSES Opposes discrimination against atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and MARK DANN - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Mark Dann leads Congressional and Appropriations Affairs with the Secular Coalition for America. Previously, Mark served as the Federal Affairs Director for Compassion & Choices where he led efforts to pass federal laws and policy changes to improve care and increase autonomy at the end-of-life. Before that, Mark worked as a Democracy Development Consultant with REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More » REMOVE "UNDER GOD" FROM THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong in an exercise that portrays her and her family as less patriotic than believers.” -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that Remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance Read More » MEDIA - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Washington D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America is proud to officially announce the 20th member organization of our coalition, The Clergy Project. The mission of The Clergy Project is to provide support, community, and hope to current and former religious professionals who no longer hold supernatural beliefs. In its 11th year, there are currently FREEDOM - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Freedom BELIEFS SHOULD BE PROTECTED, NEVER IMPOSED. A society that truly respects the freedom of the individual must strike a balance between protecting freedom of thought and belief, and protecting citizens from being forced to conform to the beliefs of others. Secular values voters stand with their friends and neighbors of faith

in preserving the

PRIDE IN ACTION

The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) stands with LGBTQ+ Americans, knowing the importance of having the freedom and rights to live your full true self. As we enter Pride Month, we are reminded that so many issues and causes that matter to the secular community are in coalition with other groups and communities.This is especially true of Pride in Action Read More »

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Dr. Herb Silverman. Herb Silverman is president emeritus of the Secular Coalition for America. He served as president of the Secular Coalition through December of 2012 and again from December 2014 to June 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Herb received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Syracuse University and is Distinguished Professor of

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MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington. BILL DONOHUE GETS SOMETHING RIGHT! The president of the Catholic League and long time critic of the Secular Coalition for America, Bill Donohue, commented on our Coalition’s recent meeting with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Normally we just ignore Bill’s comments but we have to give credit where credit is due. Sure, he falsely claimed Christian Bill Donohue Gets Something Right SECULAR STUDENT ALLIANCE The Secular Student Alliance organizes, unites, educates, and serves students and student communities that promote the ideals of scientific and critical inquiry, democracy, secularism, and human-based ethics. Founded in 2000, the Secular Student Alliance supports a rapidly growing network of over 350 atheist, agnostic, and humanist groups on high school and college campuses.

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REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More »

DR. HERB SILVERMAN

Herb Silverman is president emeritus of the Secular Coalition for America. He served as president of the Secular Coalition through December of 2012 and again from December 2014 to June 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Herb received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Syracuse University and is Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the College of Charleston. HOME - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICAABOUTACTIONKEY ISSUESIN THE MEDIADONATEGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SECULAR VALUES ARE AMERICAN VALUES VOLUNTEER We train, empower, and mobilize citizens like you to be savvy political players and change makers. Join our movement and make change happen in your community. Action Center GIVE Put your money where your values are. Invest in a secular America that protects religious freedom for all faiths and ABOUT - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA About the Secular Coalition for America About the Secular Coalition for America The Secular Coalition for America is the nation’s premier advocacy organization representing atheists, humanists, agnostics, and other nontheists. Located in Washington, D.C., the Secular Coalition for America lobbies the U.S. Congress, White House, and federal agencies on issues of concern to our constituency.

PRESS RELEASES

Press Releases SCA condemns SCOTUS’ decision in Espinoza Jun 30, 2020 By a 5-4 conservative majority, the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) today struck down a Montana law that withheld state aid to private schools, including religious schools, arguing law was akin to discrimination. The decision in Espinoza v. Montana opens the door KEY ISSUES - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Key Issues Secular Service Members Children’s Rights Science Religious Freedom Abroad Religion and the IRS Education Establishment Clause Health & Safety Civil Rights MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington.

JOBS & INTERNSHIPS

Jobs & Internships Jobs Available Director of Policy and Government Affairs The Director of Policy and Government Affairs will serve as the Secular Coalition for America’s registered lobbyist, responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, and with the lawyers and lobbyists of our coalition’s member organizations. CONGRESSIONAL FREETHOUGHT CAUCUS Congressional Freethought Caucus 1 PROMOTES Promotes public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values. 2 PROTECTS Protects the secular character of our government by adhering to the strict Constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. 3 OPPOSES Opposes discrimination against atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and MARK DANN - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Mark Dann leads Congressional and Appropriations Affairs with the Secular Coalition for America. Previously, Mark served as the Federal Affairs Director for Compassion & Choices where he led efforts to pass federal laws and policy changes to improve care and increase autonomy at the end-of-life. Before that, Mark worked as a Democracy Development Consultant with REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More » REMOVE "UNDER GOD" FROM THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong in an exercise that portrays her and her family as less patriotic than believers.” -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that Remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance Read More » HOME - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICAABOUTACTIONKEY ISSUESIN THE MEDIADONATEGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SECULAR VALUES ARE AMERICAN VALUES VOLUNTEER We train, empower, and mobilize citizens like you to be savvy political players and change makers. Join our movement and make change happen in your community. Action Center GIVE Put your money where your values are. Invest in a secular America that protects religious freedom for all faiths and ABOUT - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA About the Secular Coalition for America About the Secular Coalition for America The Secular Coalition for America is the nation’s premier advocacy organization representing atheists, humanists, agnostics, and other nontheists. Located in Washington, D.C., the Secular Coalition for America lobbies the U.S. Congress, White House, and federal agencies on issues of concern to our constituency.

PRESS RELEASES

Press Releases SCA condemns SCOTUS’ decision in Espinoza Jun 30, 2020 By a 5-4 conservative majority, the Supreme Court of the United State (SCOTUS) today struck down a Montana law that withheld state aid to private schools, including religious schools, arguing law was akin to discrimination. The decision in Espinoza v. Montana opens the door KEY ISSUES - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Key Issues Secular Service Members Children’s Rights Science Religious Freedom Abroad Religion and the IRS Education Establishment Clause Health & Safety Civil Rights MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington.

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Jobs & Internships Jobs Available Director of Policy and Government Affairs The Director of Policy and Government Affairs will serve as the Secular Coalition for America’s registered lobbyist, responsible for building and maintaining relationships on Capitol Hill, and with the lawyers and lobbyists of our coalition’s member organizations. CONGRESSIONAL FREETHOUGHT CAUCUS Congressional Freethought Caucus 1 PROMOTES Promotes public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values. 2 PROTECTS Protects the secular character of our government by adhering to the strict Constitutional principle of the separation of church and state. 3 OPPOSES Opposes discrimination against atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and MARK DANN - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Mark Dann leads Congressional and Appropriations Affairs with the Secular Coalition for America. Previously, Mark served as the Federal Affairs Director for Compassion & Choices where he led efforts to pass federal laws and policy changes to improve care and increase autonomy at the end-of-life. Before that, Mark worked as a Democracy Development Consultant with REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More » REMOVE "UNDER GOD" FROM THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that her religious beliefs are wrong in an exercise that portrays her and her family as less patriotic than believers.” -David Niose, president of the American Humanist Association “No child should go to school each day to have the class declare that Remove “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance Read More » MEDIA - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Washington D.C. – The Secular Coalition for America is proud to officially announce the 20th member organization of our coalition, The Clergy Project. The mission of The Clergy Project is to provide support, community, and hope to current and former religious professionals who no longer hold supernatural beliefs. In its 11th year, there are currently FREEDOM - SECULAR COALITION FOR AMERICA Freedom BELIEFS SHOULD BE PROTECTED, NEVER IMPOSED. A society that truly respects the freedom of the individual must strike a balance between protecting freedom of thought and belief, and protecting citizens from being forced to conform to the beliefs of others. Secular values voters stand with their friends and neighbors of faith

in preserving the

PRIDE IN ACTION

The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) stands with LGBTQ+ Americans, knowing the importance of having the freedom and rights to live your full true self. As we enter Pride Month, we are reminded that so many issues and causes that matter to the secular community are in coalition with other groups and communities.This is especially true of Pride in Action Read More »

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Archives: Profiles Profiles of people related to the organization whether its staff, board, speaker, author, etc. It is then relatable and used in places throughout the site. MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS Member Organizations The Secular Coalition for America is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to amplifying the diverse and growing voice of the nontheistic community in the United States. Since our founding in 2002, the goal of the Secular Coalition has been to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington. BILL DONOHUE GETS SOMETHING RIGHT! The president of the Catholic League and long time critic of the Secular Coalition for America, Bill Donohue, commented on our Coalition’s recent meeting with the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. Normally we just ignore Bill’s comments but we have to give credit where credit is due. Sure, he falsely claimed Christian Bill Donohue Gets Something Right SECULAR STUDENT ALLIANCE The Secular Student Alliance organizes, unites, educates, and serves students and student communities that promote the ideals of scientific and critical inquiry, democracy, secularism, and human-based ethics. Founded in 2000, the Secular Student Alliance supports a rapidly growing network of over 350 atheist, agnostic, and humanist groups on high school and college campuses.

SECULAR.ORG

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REP. STEVE COHEN (D-TN) Congressman Steve Cohen is a member of the Congressional Freethought Caucus. He is a fourth-generation Memphian who has dedicated his life to public service. As a child, the challenges of living with polio taught him how to overcome obstacles through persistence and determination, values which would shape his career as a legislator. Filing to run Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Read More »

DR. HERB SILVERMAN

Herb Silverman is president emeritus of the Secular Coalition for America. He served as president of the Secular Coalition through December of 2012 and again from December 2014 to June 2017. Born in Philadelphia, Herb received his Ph.D. in mathematics from Syracuse University and is Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at the College of Charleston.

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