Advocating for atheists in D.C.

Our Executive Director and Board President are returning from Washington, DC today, having advocated for the rights of atheists as part of Secular Coalition for America’s annual lobby day.

We were joined by the Executive Directors of Secular Student Alliance, and Freethought Society, as well as actor Jon Huertas and Covina City Treasurer Neil Polzin (both AU members).

Our group lobbied Congress members and their staff to protect the Johnson Amendment, which keeps dark money and political endorsements out of religious organizations (which don't need to report these transaction on their taxes).

Secular Coalition’s lobby day is open to anyone, but when we go, it’s to represent our 280 official Atheists United members and the thousands more we serve and advocate for through our programs.

This carries meaning to lawmakers, who must be reminded that the atheist constituency exists and votes… especially during a time when it’s common to see sights like a white Christian nationalist flag in the halls of Congress.

We wonder what would happen if there was an atheist flag hanging there.

We are only able to participate in actions like this thanks to donor and member support.

This is only a sample of the advocacy work we do year-round. We participate in coalitions to end child marriage, defend reproductive freedoms, separate church and state, and unite interfaith groups for climate action.

Without your support, atheists wouldn’t be represented at all in some of these coalitions.

If you want to see this work continue and build momentum, there is one simple thing you can do: get or renew a membership today.

Being a member means we officially represent you as part of our constituency when we advocate for your rights. Your membership fee (pay what you wish) helps offset our advocacy costs, while entitling you to exclusive event discounts.

Join today for the first time, and receive free entry to our May 2nd Time Travel Party… as well as a membership card and sticker pack so you can communicate your values.