Roy Speckhardt
American Humanist leader Roy Speckhardt stepping down to make room for diverse leaders
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 5, 2021
(RNS) — Speckhardt told Religion News Service his decision was prompted by a lot of 'humanistic soul searching, especially during the pandemic.'
New International Religious Freedom Act a first for atheists
By Kimberly Winston — December 19, 2016
(RNS) The freshly signed Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act is being heralded by both atheists and Christians as a milestone.
Dealt a body blow, atheists and humanists regroup
By Kimberly Winston — November 9, 2016
(RNS) Trump's victory is forcing them to rethink their strategy for coming elections.
Humanists push for a National Day of Reason
By Kimberly Winston — May 3, 2016
(RNS) Not all Americans pray, and some want an officially designated day to prove it.
Bernie Sanders disappoints some atheists with his ‘very strong religious’ feelings
By Kimberly Winston — February 4, 2016
(RNS) At a town hall meeting Wednesday, Sanders said: "I would not be running for president of the United States if I did not have very strong religious and spiritual feelings."
Atheists and humanists launch Freethought Equality Fund PAC
By Katherine Burgess — September 18, 2013
WASHINGTON (RNS) Organizers of the new Freethought Equality Fund political action committee claim there are more than 24 nontheists in Congress, although only Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., publicly identifies her religion as “none.”
Arizona Democrat to replace defeated Pete Stark as sole atheist in Congress
By Kimberly Winston — November 7, 2012
(RNS) Pete Stark, the only openly atheist member of Congress, was defeated Tuesday, but newly elected Arizona Rep. Kyrsten Sinema will take his place -- representing what atheists, humanists and other nontheists hope is a new wave of nonreligous lawmakers. By Kimberly Winston.
Religious leaders call for prayer and tighter gun control after Colorado shooting
By Daniel Burke — July 20, 2012
(RNS) President Obama and his likely GOP challenger Mitt Romney called for prayers and reflection after a deadly shooting at a Colorado movie theater, while liberal religious leaders called for stricter gun control laws. By Daniel Burke.
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