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October 6, 2016 Press Releases

Humanist Organizer Ian Dodd Elected to American Humanist Association Board of Directors

The American Humanist Association is pleased to welcome Ian Dodd to its board of directors.

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October 6, 2016 Press Releases

Give Nevada Humanist Inmates Equal Treatment, AHA Demands in Lawsuit

"All prisoners should be granted basic rights and human dignity," said Roy Speckhardt.

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October 3, 2016 Press Releases

Teachers Cant Lead Prayer at See You at the Pole, AHA Tells Texas School District

Teachers in Humble, Texas, are unconstitutionally leading students in prayer.

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September 30, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Sues New Jersey Mayor for Installing Christian Cross Display

The AHA files a complaint against Roselle Park, NJ, for its religious display outside a public library.

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September 20, 2016 Press Releases

Florida City Cant Promote and Lead Prayer Vigil, Says AHA

The AHA requests summary judgment in its lawsuit challenging police dept. prayers.

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September 16, 2016 Press Releases

Let Students Sit Out the National Anthem, AHA Tells Florida High School

The AHA condemns Lely High School's policy of punishing students who sit during the National Anthem.

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September 8, 2016 Press Releases

Responding to AHA, Illinois School District Lets Student Boycott Pledge of Allegiance

A student in a suburban Chicago school district may exercise his right to sit during the Pledge of Allegiance.

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September 6, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Defends Illinois Student Reprimanded for Sitting Out Pledge of Allegiance

After a teacher reportedly attempts to pull a student from his chair to stand for the Pledge, the AHA intervenes.

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August 26, 2016 Press Releases

AHA Collaborates to Promote International Volunteering

The American Humanist Association is a program sponsor of Foundation Beyond Belief's Humanist Service Corps.

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August 25, 2016 Press Releases

Keep Pledge of Allegiance Waivers, AHA Urges Florida School District

"The school district should stand firm to uphold students’ freedom of speech,” said Roy Speckhardt.

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