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  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
March 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Equality Act Myths

Heretic on the Hill: Equality Act Myths SCA's Casey Brinck sets the record straight on the Equality Act Dear Friend, Last month the House passed the Equality Act (H.R. 5). For those unaware, this important legi…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
February 26, 2021 at 10:00 PM

🚨Action Alert: Help Support the 'Do No Harm' Act

🚨Action Alert: Help Support the 'Do No Harm' Act This bill would ensure that religion is not used as a license to discriminate against, or deprive others of their civil rights. Dear Friend, The Do No Harm Act (H.R. 1378), has been reintroduced…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
February 18, 2021 at 9:00 PM

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to Pass the Equality Act!

🚨Action Alert: Tell Congress to Pass the Equality Act! Join SCA in calling for Congress to codify critical civil rights protections for LGBTQ Americans Dear Friend, Today, the Equality Act has been reintroduced by Rep. David Cicilline (RI-1) a…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
February 16, 2021 at 10:59 PM

Heretic on the Hill: A Strong Coalition

Heretic on the Hill: A Strong Coalition SCA's Casey Brinck gives a legislative update from the coalition's annual Members' Meeting. Dear Friend, The Secular Coalition for America is running at full-steam with our lobbying efforts with the 117t…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
February 13, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Our coalition is strong! 💪

Our coalition is strong! 💪 We'd like to tell you a bit about our 2021 Members' Meeting Dear Friend, Our mission at the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) is to provide nontheistic Americans a unified voice in Washington, DC. We advance our mi…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
February 12, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Action Alert: Help us protect scientific integrity! 🔬

Action Alert: Help us protect scientific integrity! 🔬 Join us in calling for the passage of H.R. 849, the Scientific Integrity Act  Dear Friend, On this day in 1809, Charles Darwin, one of the world's greatest scientists was born. Today we are…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 23, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Hitting the ground running 🏃

Heretic on the Hill: Hitting the ground running 🏃 We are already making inroads within the Biden Administration and 117th Congress to implement our Secular Agenda Dear Friend, After four years of open hostility towards the American value of se…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 20, 2021 at 6:23 PM

A New Beginning 🌄

A New Beginning 🌄 SCA is excited to work with the Biden Administration to reclaim true religious freedom through our Secular Agenda Dear Friend, It's official, the United States of America has a new president, Joseph R. Biden. With the sweari…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

🚨 Action Alert: We Don't Need a National Hymn

🚨 Action Alert: We Don't Need a National Hymn Tell Congress to reject the proposal for the establishment of a "national hymn" Dear Friend, As a nation founded on secular principles, there is no place for a theistic “National Hymn” that is endo…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM

One Nation, Indivisible

One Nation, Indivisible We can not ignore the dangerous implications of Christian Nationalism Dear Friend, They invaded the Capitol saying “Jesus is my savior. Trump is my president”. On Wednesday, the world watched as armed Christian Nationa…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Happy New Year! 🎉

Happy New Year! 🎉 2021 is going to be another big year for SCA and we can not do it without you! Dear Friend, We at the Secular Coalition for America want to wish you a happy New Year! 2020 is finally behind us and our fight for…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
January 1, 2021 at 1:59 AM

Midnight is Approaching!

Midnight is Approaching! The deadline to have your gift to the Secular Coalition for America is midnight! Dear Friend, Midnight is quickly approaching, which means time is running out to have your gift DOUBLED, by a matching gift up to $50,000…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Last Chance to Get YOUR Donation X2!

Last Chance to Get YOUR Donation X2! Double your gift to the Secular Coalition for America if you give before the new year! Dear Friend, Today is the last day to support the Secular Coalition for America in 2020!  We head into this new year wi…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Time Is Running Out ⌛

Time Is Running Out ⌛ Double your gift to the Secular Coalition for America if you give before the new year! Dear Friend, Time is running out. There are only TWO days left to have your donation DOUBLED up to $50,000, thanks to generous gifts f…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 30, 2020 at 8:15 PM

SCA looks Back At 2020 📆

SCA looks Back At 2020 📆 We want to share with you some of the highlights from this unprecedented year Dear Friend, 2020 has been filled with many challenges and our community has had to adapt in unprecedented ways. However, it …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Let's Rebuild in 2021 🔨

Let's Rebuild in 2021 🔨 Double your gift to the Secular Coalition for America if you give before the new year! Dear Friend, Thanks to generous gifts from two of our founders, each dollar you pledge to the Secular Coalition for America between …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 27, 2020 at 8:59 PM

Don't Miss Your Chance! ⌛

Don't Miss Your Chance! ⌛ Double your gift to the Secular Coalition for America if you give before the new year! Dear Friend, Thanks to generous gifts from two of our founders, each dollar you pledge to the Secular Coalition for America betwee…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: With Vaccines Comes Hope 🔬

Heretic on the Hill: With Vaccines Comes Hope 🔬 SCA would like to encourage everyone who is able, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Dear Friend, I am not a doctor. I cannot tell you what is safe medically and what is not. Each individual should …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 21, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Happy Winter Solstice from SCA! 🌞

Happy Winter Solstice from SCA! 🌞 Dear Friend, As the sun sets on the shortest day of the year, we look forward to the end of 2020 - an unprecedentedly difficult year for so many - and look forward to the new light bringing a wond…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 9:30 PM

Action Alert: No Need to Swear to God 📜

Action Alert: No Need to Swear to God 📜 Request your representatives be inclusive when taking their oath Dear Friend, Every member has the right to choose what they place their left hand on when swearing in; most choose either the Bible, or a …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 12, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: The House Condemns Blasphemy Laws

Heretic on the Hill: The House Condemns Blasphemy Laws SCA welcomes the adoption of H.Res. 512 Dear Friend, Secularism made a significant stride this past week. The adoption of the Anti-Blasphemy Law Resolution (H. Res 512), sponsored by Congr…
  Board President, Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 4, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Year-end tax savings ideas!

Year-end tax savings ideas! How can you potentially lower your taxes for 2020? Dear Friend, As President of the Board of the Secular Coalition for America, and a former financial advisor to Silicon Valley executives, I would like to let you know…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 3, 2020 at 8:00 PM

We greatly appreciate your support!

We greatly appreciate your support! While this has been a challenging year, with your help, our future is bright Dear Friend, This has been a terrifying year for those of us who believe in the separation of church and state. We have seen blatan…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Help put our Secular Agenda into action!

Help put our Secular Agenda into action! With your help, we can protect and strengthen secularism in America Dear Friend, 2021 will be here before we know it. There is a new sense of hope in the air, and for the first time in years we are all fee…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 10:06 PM

We have some BIG news!

We have some BIG news! We are proud to release the Secular Agenda for the 117th Congress and Biden Administration Dear Friend, As a valued ally of the Secular Coalition for America (SCA), I am proud to announce SCA’s Agenda for the 117th Congress…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Thank You!

Thank You! We are thankful for you and your support Dear Friend, On behalf of the staff and board of the Secular Coalition for America, I want to express our gratitude for everything you have done to support our work. When I look …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: What's Next

Heretic on the Hill: What's Next SCA's Casey Brinck gives a post-election update from Capitol Hill Dear Friend, Take a deep breath, you’ve earned it. We have seemingly made it through this historic election in which a record number of American…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Fellow Nontheist Veterans: Thank you

Fellow Nontheist Veterans: Thank you We honor our veterans today and continue to fight for their rights As we mark Veterans Day this year, and remember those who have served our nation with valor to uphold the ideals and freedoms we all hold so…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 10, 2020 at 11:01 PM

Monthly Spotlight: Ex-Muslims of North America

Monthly Spotlight: Ex-Muslims of North America A monthly look at one of SCA's 19 amazing member organizations! Friend, Each month, the Secular Coalition for America highlights the work of one of our 19 amazing member organizations. This month,…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 6, 2020 at 9:59 PM

Event Invitation: Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Series

Event Invitation: Anti-Racism & Anti-Oppression Series This series from the American Humanist Association is not to be missed! Dear Friend, The Secular Coalition for America (SCA) is pleased to invite you to a Special Anti-Racism and Anti-…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 10:59 PM

Thank you for voting!

Thank you for voting! No matter the outcome, we are ready, thanks to YOU Dear Friend, If you are one of the over 160 million Americans who voted in this historic and yet undecided election, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) wants to than…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 30, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Secular America VOTES!

Heretic on the Hill: Secular America VOTES! How the Secular Voting Bloc can shape the election and our movement Dear Friend, We, the religiously unaffiliated, matter. In the past ten years, the number of religiously unaffiliated Americans has …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Heretic on the Hill: Misunderstood & Misrepresented

Heretic on the Hill: Misunderstood & Misrepresented SCA's Casey Brinck corrects the record on behalf of nontheists Dear Friend, As yet another election nears, I am reminded of how far our nation has come in the diversification of our elect…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 2, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Thank You for Your Help

Thank You for Your Help Your participation in our annual survey is integral to our mission. Dear Friend, As you may recall, we sent out a survey about a month ago regarding which issues you are most concerned about, and where we should double o…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
October 1, 2020 at 9:30 PM

EVENT: Rep. Jared Huffman Joins Humanists for Biden 📢

EVENT: Rep. Jared Huffman Joins Humanists for Biden 📢 Join secular advocates for a virtual event starting tonight at 8pm EST Dear Friend, Don't miss tonight's event! Representative Jared Huffman (CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Freethroug…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

My promise to you

My promise to you As the nation mourns Justice Ginsburg, SCA honors her legacy  Dear Friend, We suffered yet another loss this past week that has left the American people grieving, and the secular community rightfully concerned. …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 25, 2020 at 10:00 PM

We Honor Justice Ginsburg's Legacy

We Honor Justice Ginsburg's Legacy Tell the Senate to honor Justice Ginsburg's legacy Dear Friend, The secular community lost a champion this week with the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg defended the sec…
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
September 5, 2020 at 4:33 PM

📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📢

📢 We want to hear from YOU! 📢 Please take a few minutes to fill out our 2020 Secular Values Survey Friend, As we approach the November election, and prepare for all possible outcomes, the Secular Coalition for America (SCA) would appreciate a …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 28, 2020 at 9:59 PM

The Heretic on the Hill: Convention Wrap Up

The Heretic on the Hill: Convention Wrap Up Secular Coalition for America's Casey Brinck breaks down the latest Secular news from Capitol Hill. Friend, It’s that time again.  Every four years our nation watches the two major political parties …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 22, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Stand Up & Be Counted!

Stand Up & Be Counted! Tell Your Elected Officials That You’re A Secular Values Voter Friend, As we approach the 2020 election, we are asking the secular community to STAND UP & BE COUNTED, by voting this November!! As a member of the …
  Secular Coalition for America · [email protected]
August 16, 2020 at 2:59 PM

ICYMI Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause

ICYMI Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause An update from your secular lobbyist in Washington Friend, As summer winds down and congress continues to bicker over the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation, I want t…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
August 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause

Report From the Hill: Supreme Court Erodes Establishment Clause An update from your secular lobbyist in Washington Friend, As summer winds down and congress continues to bicker over the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation, I want to take…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
August 13, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Make America Constitutional Again: Religious Freedom on the Ballot

Make America Constitutional Again: Religious Freedom on the Ballot Our member organization, the Secular Student Alliance, works with secular youth across the country. Dear Friend, For the first time ever, secular voters have a seat at the tabl…
  Casey Brinck, your secular lobbyist in Washington · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

🚨 🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 🚨 Tell Congress to DO NO HARM!

🚨 🚨 Action Alert! 🚨 🚨 Tell Congress to DO NO HARM! Join SCA and Senator Kamala Harris in urging Congress to pass the Do No Harm Act Friend, We are writing to urge you to support the Do No Harm Act (S. 593), which was introduced by Senator and …
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
July 16, 2020 at 12:19 PM

Voucher funding first, then COVID relief

Voucher funding first, then COVID relief Secretary DeVos wants to tie religious education to the next relief package. Friend, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos wants your tax dollars to go straight to religious education and she's willing hold…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
June 30, 2020 at 7:56 PM

We're paying for religious education

We're paying for religious education The Supreme Court is dismantling the separation of church and state. Friend, From day one of his candidacy, President Trump promised the religious right he would reshape America into a Christian nation. He i…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Three months-in

Three months-in Onboarding during a pandemic has been a unique experience, but we've gotten a lot done. Friend, As the Secular Coalition for America's new Director of Policy & Government Affairs, I want to take a moment to tell you a littl…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 3:57 PM

One more step for LGBTQ Equality

One more step for LGBTQ Equality With momentum from the recent SCOTUS decision, now is the time to pass the Equality Act. Friend, Monday was a big day for the LGBTQ community. The Supreme Court ruled, 6-3, that employers can’t fire or discrimin…
  Debbie Allen · [email protected]
June 4, 2020 at 12:44 AM

As we fight on the Hill, we stand in solidarity

As we fight on the Hill, we stand in solidarity The SCA strongly supports those who march for an end to racial injustice. Friends, As the nation continues to battle COVID-19, and our streets are once again full of the sounds of protest due to y…
  Casey Brinck · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

A veteran's take on Memorial Day

A veteran's take on Memorial Day I want to share some of the “truths” I discovered during my time spent serving in our nation’s military. As we mark Memorial Day this year, and remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice to uphold the …