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April 19, 2021 News

American Humanist Association Board Statement Withdrawing Honor from Richard Dawkins

The AHA Board votes to withdraw Dawkins' Humanist of the Year award.

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March 24, 2021 News

Statement on Anti-Asian Violence

The AHA stands in solidarity with the Asian American community and condemns the surge in anti-Asian hate across the nation.

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March 19, 2021 News

Statement from the AHA Board in Response to Open Letter

The AHA Board thanks former Social Justice Alliance leaders and addresses their concerns.

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March 16, 2021 Press Releases

Humanists Threaten Tennessee School District over Unconstitutional Graduation Prayers

Tennessee school endorses student participation in Christian prayer.

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March 8, 2021 Press Releases

Religious Rivals Unite in Celebration Over Today’s Supreme Court First Amendment Ruling

The US Supreme Court revives an important First Amendment case.

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March 3, 2021 Press Releases

Humanists Halt Indoctrination of Kindergarteners in Texas Public School

School puts an end to unconstitutional conduct.

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February 23, 2021 Press Releases

Humanists Chastise Texas Public School For Indoctrinating Kindergarteners

Teacher violates the Establishment Clause.

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February 5, 2021 Press Releases

Longtime Executive Director of the American Humanist Association to Step Down, Calls for New Leadership

Speckhardt announces he will be leaving his position by the fall 2021.

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February 3, 2021 Press Releases

Humanists Demand Maryland City Council End Legislative Prayers

City of Aberdeen opens meetings with council-member led sectarian prayer.

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January 25, 2021 Press Releases

Humanists Celebrate First Circuit Ruling Upholding the Establishment Clause

AHA signs supporting amicus brief.

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