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Read the latest from American Atheists, including announcements, statements, analysis, and updates to our members and supporters.

Latest News

State Policy

Atheists Praise Passage of Child Marriage Ban in Oklahoma

Oklahoma became the 17th state in the country to ban child marriage after lawmakers approved Senate Bill 504, setting the minimum marriage age at 18, with no exceptions.

Posted on May 15, 2026

Weekly Updates

Very Normal Stuff Happening This Weekend

May 16, 2026

American Atheists FOIAs Trump’s DOJ… Again

That the Department of Justice would use the list of those attending the meetings of a government commission to promote a purely Christian event highlights just how far this administration…

Posted on May 11, 2026

Events

American Atheists, Partners Announce: Reimagining America Summit

The Reimagining America Summit will bring together an exciting slate of experts, activists, and entertainers for thought-provoking discussions about our collective future.

Posted on May 11, 2026

Federal Policy

American Atheists Slams Trump Task Force Findings on “Anti-Christian Bias”

“True religious freedom — the kind our nation’s founders enshrined in the Constitution — protects and treats equally people of all faiths and of none. It’s very clear this administration…

Posted on May 1, 2026

Events

American Atheists to Host Religious Pluralism Event in Philadelphia

America Beyond 250: Reclaiming the Promise of Pluralism is a half-day event that will push back against the dangerous and exclusionary narratives of White Christian Nationalism and advance a vision of a more inclusive and democratic future.

April 27, 2026

Legal Analysis

American Atheists blasts split decision upholding Christian Nationalist school mandate

Texas’s SB 10 is just one attempt to impose the personal religious and political ideologies of powerful Texas politicians onto students of all backgrounds and beliefs.

April 22, 2026

State Policy

American Atheists, Secular Partners Advance Model Legislation to Safeguard Students’ Rights

These model bills would ensure public schools remain inclusive, nonsectarian learning environments for all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.

February 16, 2026

Federal Policy

American Atheists Urges Senate to Rein in Unconstitutional, Unaccountable DHS

By portraying non-Christians, and particularly Muslims, as threats rather than as people equally entitled to constitutional protections, this administration is reinforcing a dangerous framework in which civil rights are not universally guaranteed.

January 29, 2026

Amicus Brief

American Atheists calls on courts to restore America’s Peacemaker, treat nonprofits fairly

The two briefs highlight the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on civil rights organizations representing minority communities and those disfavored by Christian Nationalists.

December 5, 2025

Anti-Atheist Stigma

Atheists Respond to Sec. Duffy’s Marine Academy Remarks

American Atheists urges Duffy to apologize for his remarks and refrain from lazy tropes attacking atheists and nonreligious Americans.

June 27, 2025

Legal Analysis

American Atheists warns Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling undermines public education, pluralism

Today’s decision not only distorts religious freedom — it jeopardizes both the ability of schools to serve students and the ability of students to engage with diverse perspectives.

June 27, 2025

Events

Announcing Relocation of the 2026 World Humanist Congress

Escalating religious nationalism and executive actions eroding human rights protections have made it impossible to host an international human rights even in the United States.

June 23, 2025

Legal Analysis

Atheists: Skrmetti Ruling Rejects Reality & Promotes Ideology Over Liberty

Today’s decision not only immediately threatens the well-being of transgender youth and invades their families’ private health care decisions, but also opens the door to broader political interference in medical care for all Americans

June 18, 2025

Legal Analysis

Atheists Respond to Narrow Catholic Charities Ruling

Today’s narrow decision allows states to continue regulating faith-based entities to ensure their employees are not excluded from government protections.

June 5, 2025

Weekly Updates

Very Normal Stuff Happening This Weekend

May 16, 2026

On the Front Lines

May 13, 2026

“We Will Find You”

May 9, 2026

Latest News

State Policy

Atheists Praise Passage of Child Marriage Ban in Oklahoma

Oklahoma became the 17th state in the country to ban child marriage after lawmakers approved Senate Bill 504, setting the minimum marriage age at 18, with no exceptions.

Posted on May 15, 2026

Federal Policy

American Atheists FOIAs Trump’s DOJ… Again

That the Department of Justice would use the list of those attending the meetings of a government commission to promote a purely Christian event highlights just how far this administration will go to push their extremism.

Posted on May 11, 2026

Events

American Atheists, Partners Announce: Reimagining America Summit

The Reimagining America Summit will bring together an exciting slate of experts, activists, and entertainers for thought-provoking discussions about our collective future.

Posted on May 11, 2026

Federal Policy

American Atheists Slams Trump Task Force Findings on “Anti-Christian Bias”

“True religious freedom — the kind our nation’s founders enshrined in the Constitution — protects and treats equally people of all faiths and of none. It’s very clear this administration is only concerned about Americans of a certain faith.”

Posted on May 1, 2026

Events

American Atheists to Host Religious Pluralism Event in Philadelphia

Posted on April 27, 2026

Legal Analysis

American Atheists blasts split decision upholding Christian Nationalist school mandate

Texas’s SB 10 is just one attempt to impose the personal religious and political ideologies of powerful Texas politicians onto students of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Posted on April 22, 2026

State Policy

American Atheists, Secular Partners Advance Model Legislation to Safeguard Students’ Rights

These model bills would ensure public schools remain inclusive, nonsectarian learning environments for all students, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Posted on February 16, 2026

Federal Policy

American Atheists Urges Senate to Rein in Unconstitutional, Unaccountable DHS

Posted on January 29, 2026

Amicus Brief

American Atheists calls on courts to restore America’s Peacemaker, treat nonprofits fairly

The two briefs highlight the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on civil rights organizations representing minority communities and those disfavored by Christian Nationalists.

Posted on December 5, 2025

Anti-Atheist Stigma

Atheists Respond to Sec. Duffy’s Marine Academy Remarks

American Atheists urges Duffy to apologize for his remarks and refrain from lazy tropes attacking atheists and nonreligious Americans.

Posted on June 27, 2025