Center for Freethought Equality

Our mission is to lobby for the interests of the nontheist community and increase the number of open humanists and atheists in public office.

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

"A small, but growing, number of Democrats identify as nonreligious." Emily Randall (WA-6) told CQ Roll Call to list her religion as “none,” Yassamin Ansari (AZ-3) identifies as agnostic, and Jared Huffman (CA-2) identifies as a humanist. https://t.co/hVHbAqjT1p

[American Humanist Association @americnhumanist]

Last night, AHA's Fish Stark was in Orlando with our friends from the Central Florida Freethought Community to check-in on our gift drive as part of our Stop Ron’s War on Christmas campaign.

[Hemant Mehta @hemantmehta]

The elections were awful. I know.

However, there were a LOT of bright spots for openly non-religious candidates at the state and federal levels.

That includes a *record* number of campaign victories.

https://t.co/uleEBfgpDk

[Hemant Mehta @hemantmehta]

It’s insane that Democrats have offered almost no outreach to explicitly non-religious Americans when we’re just as vital to their success as conservative Christians are to the GOP.

(And yes, there are ways they could do it!)

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

📣 Healthcare sharing ministries are highly unregulated cost-sharing orgs that masquerade as health insurance. They're not required to comply with consumer protections or cover expenses.

Tell your rep to put a STOP to the deceptive practices of HCSMs: https://t.co/ro889mcBDp

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

Meet openly nonreligious State Representative @kansas_heather! Rep. Meyer’s experience being raised by a hardworking single father, who struggled to raise a family on a single working-class income, is what led her to a career in public service: https://t.co/w38h7eY5FO

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

It's unconstitutional to be denied or tested based on religious affiliation for public service. Religion is not what binds us to our oath, but rather the shared values of fairness, equity, responsibility, and justice. Happy Constitution Day.

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

@americnhumanist recognizes world renowned journalist, investigative reporter, and author Amy Goodman as the 2024 Humanist of the Year. 🎉

https://t.co/YeDoye08Ge

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

As a CFE member, you’ll receive action alerts empowering you to voice your opinions to elected officials on important policies—like judicial oversight, reproductive freedom, and voter rights.

Join our humanist collective + be part of actionable change 👉 https://t.co/Hj4ooUcpxX

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

USCIRF advances international freedom of religion/belief by independently assessing and confronting threats to this fundamental right. It provides nonpartisan + unbiased insight into the state of #religiousfreedom.

Urge Congress to reauthorize USCIRF: https://t.co/KMqPXxm96X

[Fish Stark @fishstark]

Some personal news:
Excited to take the helm at @americnhumanist & @CtrFreethought, which for 80+ years have promoted humanist values & defended secular democracy.

Because humans are awesome, helping each other is the highest good, & the freedom to believe is worth fighting for.

[American Humanist Association @americnhumanist]

I’m Fish Stark and I’ve just joined the AHA as the new Exec. Director. As a lifelong humanist, I look forward to advancing our values & protecting the separation of church & state. Watch my video & donate to join the fight. https://t.co/0rGAebuZQ1
#GameOn #DemocracyNotTheocracy

[Hemant Mehta @hemantmehta]

EXCLUSIVE: The American Humanist Association has hired Fish Stark as its new executive director.

Fish is an organizer, educator, and son of Pete Stark, the first openly humanist member of Congress.

I spoke with him about his plans for the group.

https://t.co/tdXTDA9FEa

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

📣 Millions of Americans are living in states that have severely restricted their voting rights. Without voting access for all + thoughtful election reform, the promise of our democracy remains unfulfilled.

Tell Congress to pass the FREEDOM TO VOTE ACT: https://t.co/bWJ7JTBGyj

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

We're only a couple weeks away from @americnhumanist's annual conference + the CFE Annual Members' Meeting!

Stand together, tackle pressing issues, and carve out a brighter tomorrow through empathy, critical thinking, and shared human values: https://t.co/PDaNRqdwyj

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

Meet humanist Senator @keldahelenroys, from Wisconsin's 26th district!

She helped Wisconsin pass its first pro-choice law in three decades: https://t.co/B7u5ZLzpYP

[Hemant Mehta @hemantmehta]

The only openly Humanist member of Congress, @JaredHuffman! #DNC

[American Humanist Association @americnhumanist]

Project 2025 aims to completely upend everything about the way we live, including public education. If this Christian-nationalist pipe dream becomes our shared reality, public education will be one of the first targets to get a Project 2025 makeover. https://t.co/wBplZns1ee

[Center for Freethought Equality @CtrFreethought]

During his presidency, Trump targeted Muslim-majority countries by signing an executive order banning citizens from entering the U.S. This ban imposed an unconstitutional religious test.

Urge your representatives to support the NO BAN Act: https://t.co/CovVL8HJ1T