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AU Executive Director Barry Lynn: Ask Me Anything!

May 10, 2017 by Liz Hayes in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow at 1 p.m., Americans United Executive Director Barry W. Lynn will participate in an “Ask Me Anything” session on the social news site Reddit. This is your chance to pick Barry’s brain about the state of religious freedom and church-state separation in America. Barry will be retiring at the end of the year after 25 years with Americans United – so this is a great opportunity to ask him about the battles he’s fought and those he sees on AU’s horizon.

Attacks On Birth Control Access Are Likely To Expand Under Trump

May 9, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Americans United has worked for decades to protect Americans’ access to effective and affordable birth control, standing up to foes who seek to use religion as an excuse to deny healthcare that is so vital to women and their families. Contraception is crucial to women’s health and equality.

AU’s Intern Erica Monical: My Experience Working To Promote Church-State Separation

May 5, 2017 by Erica Monical in Wall of Separation

I decided to intern at Americans United because I wanted to learn more about communications and I wanted to be involved in a cause that I am passionate about. Separation of church and state is an important issue to me and I wanted to be able to promote it while growing professionally.

Trump's Executive Order Continues The Assault On Religious Freedom

May 5, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

Yesterday, during his National Day of Prayer ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump continued his assault on religious freedom by signing an executive order. In a speech that reads more like a fake viral email than a presidential address, Donald Trump substituted showmanship for sincerity: While claiming to protect religious liberty, he trampled it.

The National Day Of Prayer Task Force Promotes Bad History And Divisiveness

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer (NDP), an annual event that is, to speak frankly, annoying to many of us who support the separation of church and state.

The Religious Right Remains Fascinated With Russian Totalitarianism

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is a Religious Right group founded to oppose marriage equality. The Supreme Court upheld that concept in 2015, so NOM has closed up shop, right?

Well, no. Since that defeat, NOM has kept busy doing other things – like trying to make the United States more like Russia.

Equality Act: Equality The Right Way

May 2, 2017 by Dena Sher in Wall of Separation

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) today introduced the Equality Act, which would protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. It builds on our nation’s tradition of expanding civil-rights protections to ensure that more of our neighbors are protected from discrimination based on who they are.

Spending Bill Renews Federal Voucher Program Despite New Study Showing It Harms Student Achievement

May 2, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a study showing that students in the Washington, D.C., private school voucher program perform worse academically than students who are not in the program. Yet, just four days later, Congress released its budget deal, which includes language to renew the program through 2019.

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AU Executive Director Barry Lynn: Ask Me Anything!

May 10, 2017 by Liz Hayes in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow at 1 p.m., Americans United Executive Director Barry W. Lynn will participate in an “Ask Me Anything” session on the social news site Reddit. This is your chance to pick Barry’s brain about the state of religious freedom and church-state separation in America. Barry will be retiring at the end of the year after 25 years with Americans United – so this is a great opportunity to ask him about the battles he’s fought and those he sees on AU’s horizon.

Attacks On Birth Control Access Are Likely To Expand Under Trump

May 9, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Americans United has worked for decades to protect Americans’ access to effective and affordable birth control, standing up to foes who seek to use religion as an excuse to deny healthcare that is so vital to women and their families. Contraception is crucial to women’s health and equality.

AU’s Intern Erica Monical: My Experience Working To Promote Church-State Separation

May 5, 2017 by Erica Monical in Wall of Separation

I decided to intern at Americans United because I wanted to learn more about communications and I wanted to be involved in a cause that I am passionate about. Separation of church and state is an important issue to me and I wanted to be able to promote it while growing professionally.

Trump's Executive Order Continues The Assault On Religious Freedom

May 5, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

Yesterday, during his National Day of Prayer ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump continued his assault on religious freedom by signing an executive order. In a speech that reads more like a fake viral email than a presidential address, Donald Trump substituted showmanship for sincerity: While claiming to protect religious liberty, he trampled it.

The National Day Of Prayer Task Force Promotes Bad History And Divisiveness

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer (NDP), an annual event that is, to speak frankly, annoying to many of us who support the separation of church and state.

The Religious Right Remains Fascinated With Russian Totalitarianism

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is a Religious Right group founded to oppose marriage equality. The Supreme Court upheld that concept in 2015, so NOM has closed up shop, right?

Well, no. Since that defeat, NOM has kept busy doing other things – like trying to make the United States more like Russia.

Equality Act: Equality The Right Way

May 2, 2017 by Dena Sher in Wall of Separation

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) today introduced the Equality Act, which would protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. It builds on our nation’s tradition of expanding civil-rights protections to ensure that more of our neighbors are protected from discrimination based on who they are.

Spending Bill Renews Federal Voucher Program Despite New Study Showing It Harms Student Achievement

May 2, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a study showing that students in the Washington, D.C., private school voucher program perform worse academically than students who are not in the program. Yet, just four days later, Congress released its budget deal, which includes language to renew the program through 2019.

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All the most recent posts from AU's Wall of Separation Blog & The Protect Thy Neighbor Blog

AU Executive Director Barry Lynn: Ask Me Anything!

May 10, 2017 by Liz Hayes in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow at 1 p.m., Americans United Executive Director Barry W. Lynn will participate in an “Ask Me Anything” session on the social news site Reddit. This is your chance to pick Barry’s brain about the state of religious freedom and church-state separation in America. Barry will be retiring at the end of the year after 25 years with Americans United – so this is a great opportunity to ask him about the battles he’s fought and those he sees on AU’s horizon.

Attacks On Birth Control Access Are Likely To Expand Under Trump

May 9, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Americans United has worked for decades to protect Americans’ access to effective and affordable birth control, standing up to foes who seek to use religion as an excuse to deny healthcare that is so vital to women and their families. Contraception is crucial to women’s health and equality.

AU’s Intern Erica Monical: My Experience Working To Promote Church-State Separation

May 5, 2017 by Erica Monical in Wall of Separation

I decided to intern at Americans United because I wanted to learn more about communications and I wanted to be involved in a cause that I am passionate about. Separation of church and state is an important issue to me and I wanted to be able to promote it while growing professionally.

Trump's Executive Order Continues The Assault On Religious Freedom

May 5, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

Yesterday, during his National Day of Prayer ceremony in the White House Rose Garden, President Donald Trump continued his assault on religious freedom by signing an executive order. In a speech that reads more like a fake viral email than a presidential address, Donald Trump substituted showmanship for sincerity: While claiming to protect religious liberty, he trampled it.

The National Day Of Prayer Task Force Promotes Bad History And Divisiveness

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer (NDP), an annual event that is, to speak frankly, annoying to many of us who support the separation of church and state.

The Religious Right Remains Fascinated With Russian Totalitarianism

May 3, 2017 by Rob Boston in Wall of Separation

The National Organization for Marriage (NOM) is a Religious Right group founded to oppose marriage equality. The Supreme Court upheld that concept in 2015, so NOM has closed up shop, right?

Well, no. Since that defeat, NOM has kept busy doing other things – like trying to make the United States more like Russia.

Equality Act: Equality The Right Way

May 2, 2017 by Dena Sher in Wall of Separation

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and U.S. Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) today introduced the Equality Act, which would protect LGBTQ people from discrimination. It builds on our nation’s tradition of expanding civil-rights protections to ensure that more of our neighbors are protected from discrimination based on who they are.

Spending Bill Renews Federal Voucher Program Despite New Study Showing It Harms Student Achievement

May 2, 2017 by Maggie Garrett in Wall of Separation

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a study showing that students in the Washington, D.C., private school voucher program perform worse academically than students who are not in the program. Yet, just four days later, Congress released its budget deal, which includes language to renew the program through 2019.

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