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Out of many, some

White Christian Nationalists like to say there are no atheists in foxholes, but they’re wrong. I am one: a proud atheist and U.S. combat veteran.

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We held the line in Philadelphia

In the city where American democracy was first debated — and written into law — we reaffirmed that the real founding promise of a pluralistic, secular democracy belongs to ALL of us.

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Hate, for Christ’s Sake

History has taught us again and again what happens when people decide intolerance is acceptable or even righteous because “God hates certain things.”

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Kicking Butt

The 2026 state legislative session was the most productive year in American Atheists’ 63-year history. In some states, we saw 100% success rates.

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EMBARRASSING: The Chairs Were Empty

Small-d democratic movements like ours aim to fill every seat, but White Christian Nationalists don’t need to. For their anti-democratic agenda to succeed, they only have to normalize their narrative that our country belongs more to some people than to others.

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Very Normal Stuff Happening This Weekend

The Founders weren’t hostile to religion. They were opposed to tyranny, and they understood a government powerful enough to impose one creed is likewise powerful enough to punish anyone outside it. I’d argue Christian Nationalists also understand this but they actually like the idea of religious tyranny so long as they’re the ones in charge.

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On the Front Lines

In a moment defined by the rise of White Christian Nationalism, sitting quietly isn’t an option. The stakes are far too high.

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“We Will Find You”

White Christian Nationalists have decided the less-important thing — the thing that comes second in their ‘Certain Americans First’ strategy — is anyone and everyone with a different way of thinking.

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Pull up a chair

The fight for religious equality and the rights of atheists are a core part of the broader civil rights movement in America, especially now. Showing up, ensuring that the atheist perspective is heard, and building bridges to groups that share our values is the key to protecting our rights.

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The faithless aren’t a footnote

Increasingly, “anti-Christian” is functioning less as a description of legitimate bias against Christians and more as a way to criminalize any views that diverge from or disagree with a particular strain of White Christian Nationalism.

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We’re reclaiming the promise of pluralism

We’re leading the charge to correct the lies and reclaim our country from the oligarchs and special interests behind the Christian Nationalist movement.

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Keep public funds in public schools. Period.

Our tax dollars should not be used to support religious instruction, weaken public education, or undermine the separation of religion and government.