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As May wraps up, we're excited to launch our monthly newsletter where we roundup the news you need to stay informed and engaged.

We remain committed to defending our secular government, and we know you are too. This newsletter will keep you updated on developments within the current administration and provide ways you can take action to support the separation of church and state.

Controversial School Vouchers Included as Budget Bill Heads to Senate

The House passed a sweeping tax and spending bill and in the next few weeks the Senate will decide its fate.

Nestled inside the bill is The Educational Choice for Children Act ([link removed]) (ECCA), a bill that would divert tax money to school voucher programs that would benefit private and religious schools.

To oppose this harmful measure, SCA is organizing a national lobbying week. You'll have the opportunity to contact your Senators both in-person and online to let them know you oppose this bill. We’ll update you with more details soon!

SCOTUS Weighs in on Religious Freedom

The Supreme Court blocked funding for what would have been the nation’s first religious charter school ([link removed]) The vote was 4-4.

Still pending are two key cases that could significantly impact religious freedom:

* Mahmoud v. Taylor ([link removed]) will determine whether parents can opt their children out of public school programs that don’t align with their religious beliefs.

* A Catholic charity ([link removed]) group is seeking a religious tax exemption, even though they do not operate primarily for religious purposes.

Expect decisions on both cases by late June.

Anti-Christian Bias Taskforce Targets Non-Christian Government Workers

Earlier this month, The White House created the Commission on Religious Liberty and the Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias.

Among many problematic items, the Commission on Religious Liberty ([link removed]) will create “a report” on religious liberty in America, seemingly in an effort to convince Americans that America was founded as a Christian nation.

The Task Force to Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias will target federal employees ([link removed]) who “discriminate” against Christians. This “discrimination” could range anywhere from accepting LGBTQ+ employees to complaining if coworkers proselytize at the desk next to you.

In Other News:

Our coalition members at the Freedom From Religion Foundation are challenging aTexas measure that would require the Ten Commandments ([link removed]) to be displayed in public school classrooms.
* (FFRF is also defending themselves against a lawsuit filed by Christian nationalist, Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters ([link removed]) after FFRF objected to religious school activities)

Recovering From Religion’s Secular Therapy Project ([link removed]) has reached its 1000th therapist!

The Secular Coalition for America, American Humanist Association, and Freedom From Religion Foundation hosted its second annual Congressional Reason Reception ([link removed]) earlier this month.

Upcoming Events You Should Know About:

June 10th: Learn how you can foster healthy masculinity in the next generation ([link removed])

June 27-29: American Humanist Association’s Conference is in Chicago this year ([link removed])

July 17-19th: Secular Student Alliance’s Conference in Cincinnati, OH ([link removed])

July 18-20: The Scopes Trial Centennial Conference ([link removed]) commemorates the case that decided whether American schools would be places of science education or religious indoctrination. Join the celebration!

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