Analysis
Perspective from Coalition Partners
American Atheists works with a diverse coalition of partners on issues related to religious equality, religious freedom, and religious harm.
As part of the State of the Secular States Report, we have asked our partners to provide additional context about specific areas of concern in public policy.
Saying No to Faith-Based Chaplains in Public Schools
DARCY HIRSH
Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, Interfaith Alliance
For anyone looking for an example of the concerted effort to instill Christian nationalist ideology within our nation’s democratic institutions, and particularly in our public schools, one need look no further than a series of bills introduced during the 2023 session of the Texas Legislature
State Legislative Threats to Secular Public Education
MAGGIE GARRETT
Vice President of Public Policy, Americans United for Separation of Church and State
We are in the midst of an unprecedented and coordinated attack on our nation’s public schools. Bankrolled by billionaire donors like the Kochs, the Waltons, and the DeVoses, the anti-public school playbook is in full effect
The Dangerous State Legislative Agenda of Parental-Rights Extremists
ANGELA GRIMBERG
Executive Director, Coalition for Responsible Home Education
SAMANTHA FIELD
Government Relations Director, Coalition for Responsible Home Education
Since 2014, Parental-Rights Extremists have been accelerating their plan to pass a “Parents’ Bill of Rights” in every state. These harmful bills allow a fringe minority of parents to exercise disproportionate control over schools and undermine the rights of young people