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Despite the fact that 68% of Americans identify as Christians, Christian Nationalists claim Christians are a persecuted minority and need Trump's new federal task force to “eradicate anti-Christian bias." But religious freedom includes everyone, not just a favored few. forward.com/news/697054/...

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This is how we do it! oklahomavoice.com/briefs/panel...

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Trump and his Christian Nationalist allies have issued new discriminatory policies at HUD that directly target transgender Americans. Oh, and they are attributing them to “the Lord.” www.au.org/the-latest/a...

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“Church-state separation doesn’t just protect your right to believe as you choose, it also protects your freedom to live as your authentic self and have control over your body." We all have a stake in protecting religious freedom. baptistnews.com/article/show...

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The Department of Ed must protect all students. That’s the job. Any Ed Secretary who would use the office to undermine civil rights protections is unfit for the job. Use this link to find your Senators and urge them to VOTE NO on Linda McMahon’s confirmation. www.congress.gov/members/find...

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Don't Miss This LIVE STREAM Tonight! The New Republic: America in Crisis Featuring AU's President and CEO, Rachel Laser, and Vice President of Public Policy, Alessandro Terenzoni Livestream TONIGHT Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM EST atlasarts.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/ins...

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February is Black History Month, regardless of what white Christian Nationalists or the Trump Administration says. Here are just a few of the Black activists fighting to protect freedom without favor and equality without exception for everyone.

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In an article by the NYT, AU President and CEO Rachel Laser was quoted commenting on The 'Anti-Christian Bias Task Force.' "Rather than protecting religious beliefs, this task force will misuse religious freedom to justify bigotry, discrimination and the subversion of our civil rights laws,” 🔗⬆️

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Today Trump announced the creation of the ‘Anti-Christian Bias Task Force’ an attempt to misuse religious freedom to justify bigotry, discrimination, and civil rights laws. We will be fighting back, learn more on our website.

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URGENT! Call your senators NOW and urge them to OPPOSE RUSS VOUGHT! Find your senators here: www.congress.gov/members/find...

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BREAKING: Americans United, @aclu.org @aclutx.bsky.social The Center for Inquiry, and @ffrf.org sent a letter to Texas superintendents urging them and their school boards to reject the new K-5 Bluebonnet reading language arts curriculum. www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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BREAKING: Last night, Americans United's President and CEO Rachel Laser issued the following statement n response to President Donald Trump signing an executive order that revokes Executive Order 11246, also known as the Equal Employment Opportunity EO: www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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BREAKING: Americans United castigates Trump, Members of Congress for attacking religious freedom of Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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“Trump used the inaugural ceremony to claim he was chosen and anointed by god to lead this nation, but this Christian Nationalist idea is fundamentally un-American. In this country, ‘We the People’ choose our leaders and our leaders are answerable to us.”—Rachel Laser www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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Come together, right now, for freedom without favor and equality without exception. #separatechurchandstate

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LFG!! In person and virtual registration available! www.thesrf.org

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Today is Religious Freedom Day! Let's take some time to celebrate the separation of church and state and acknowledge that real religious freedom is under attack and vow to defend it. www.au.org/the-latest/a...

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Who is Charlie Kirk?! A white Christian Nationalist for one ... religionnews.com/2025/01/07/w...

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BREAKING: Americans United and allies respond to Louisiana Attorney General’s misleading Ten Commandments guidance, warning that it's "grossly misleading and schools that follow it will be playing with fire." www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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There is a powerful alliance of Christian nationalist orgs, billionaires and politicians trying to destroy our democracy. Meet the Shadow Network. www.au.org/the-shadow-n...

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"Americans United for the Separation of Church and State said the curriculum allowed the state to promote Christianity to a young and captive audience, just as Americans are opting out of church attendance and membership in record numbers." www.keranews.org/education/20...

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Get ready, 2025. Americans UNITED are coming for ya! SEPARATE CHURCH AND STATE!

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We mourn the loss of President Jimmy Carter, a human rights advocate who championed the separation of church and state because of his deep religious faith. We thank him for including church-state separation and religious freedom among the important issues he championed. www.au.org/the-latest/p...

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Join us in the fight for church-state separation and real religious freedom at the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) on April 5-7, 2025 In person and Virtual! Find out more info and get your early bird discount at www.thesrf.org/

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BREAKING! Americans United criticizes Ryan Walters’ draft Oklahoma social studies curriculum. www.au.org/the-latest/press...

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BREAKING NEWS: Civil rights organizations warn Louisiana public school districts not to implement Ten Commandments law www.au.org/the-latest/press...

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This #Arizona parent is NOT pulling any punches. Watch him speak facts about church:state separation and call out religious hypocrisy at yesterday's Show Low School Board meeting. #hero youtu.be/OdIQ3EZ-H2U

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Celebrate a youth activist you know who is fighting for freedom without favor and equality without exception by nominating them for the 2025 David Norr Youth Activist Award! www.au.org/youthactivistaward/

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Join us in the fight for church-state separation and real religious freedom at the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) on April 5-7, 2025 In person and Virtual! Find out more info and get your early bird discount at www.thesrf.org/

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Why do people love origin stories? Because they explain, define and shape who we are and how we got here. The Christian Nationalism origin story it isn't pretty. Here's a peek. www.au.org/the-latest/churc...

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At it's core, church-state separation is about equality

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Celebrate a youth activist you know who is fighting for freedom without favor and equality without exception by nominating them for the 2025 David Norr Youth Activist Award! www.au.org/youthactivistaward/

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Join us in the fight for church-state separation and real religious freedom at the Summit for Religious Freedom (SRF) on April 5-7, 2025 In person and Virtual! Find out more info and get your early bird discount at www.thesrf.org/

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Every year at this time Americans United takes a look back at the past 12 months and compiles the Top Ten high points for our organization. Here are the first five. www.au.org/the-latest/artic...

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How about some GOOD NEWS?! The chaplain bill in Marion Co, FL was voted down last night!! 🥳 Here’s just a taste of the fantastic public comments!

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Americans United is proud to co-sponsor an essential webinar: 'School Vouchers—The Assault on Public Schools' on Dec 11 at 7 PM EST. Join us to explore the impact on public education and church-state separation. Register now: bit.ly/jfasdvouchers

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As there continues to be some national confusion on this issue ...

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AU is now accepting nominations of young people 25 years or younger who are fighting for inclusive religious freedom, church-state separation, and the issues that depend on them like LGBTQ+ rights, repro rights, protecting public schools, and more. Check it out! www.au.org/youthactivistaward/

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Americans United is proud to co-sponsor an essential webinar: 'School Vouchers—The Assault on Public Schools' on Dec 11 at 7 PM EST. Join us to explore the impact on public education and church-state separation. Register now: bit.ly/jfasdvouchers

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"Why are trans rights a church-state separation issue?" Church-state separation means that no one can be forced to live under the religious rules of another. Arguments based on holy books must never decide who is free in America. Trans folks should be free to live according to their own beliefs.

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Americans United is proud to co-sponsor an essential webinar: 'School Vouchers—The Assault on Public Schools' on Dec 11 at 7 PM EST. Join us to explore the impact on public education and church-state separation. Register now: bit.ly/jfasdvouchers

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The separation of church and state ensures that all people are treated the same. It's being threatened by white Christian Nationalists who oppose equality across the board! One thing you can do to fight back and protect our democracy is stay alert! Follow these experts! go.bsky.app/2CK3wmb

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Trans Rights ARE a Church-State Separation Issue! The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti, an important trans-rights case, this morning. AU and our partners will be there calling for Freedom without Favor and Equality without Exception!

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