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Secular Democrats of Nebraska Condemns Governor Pillen for Promoting Christian Nationalist Organization in Schools, Urges Grassroots Action

NEBRASKA — The Secular Democrats of Nebraska released a statement criticizing Governor Jim Pillen following his announcement of a partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at establishing chapters in Nebraska high schools. In their statement, the organization argued that the proposed partnership undermines the constitutional principle of separation of church and state. “It is time to …

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Democrats pass resolution condemning ‘white religious nationalism’

(RNS) — The Democratic National Committee has passed a resolution condemning “white religious nationalism,” declaring that “theocracy is incompatible with democracy and religious freedom.” The resolution was approved over the weekend as Democratic Party officials gathered in Philadelphia for their winter meeting. The resolution, put forward by more than 30 co-sponsors from across the country, linked forms of religious …

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Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic

When members of the small Pennsylvania chapter of Secular Democrats of America log on for their monthly meetings, they’re not there for a virtual happy hour. “We don’t sit around at our meetings patting ourselves on the back for not believing in God together,” said David Brown, a founder from the Philadelphia suburb of Ardmore. …

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Citing rise of ‘Christian nationalism,’ Secular Democrats unveil sweeping recommendations for Biden

A Democratic group dedicated to representing secular values unveiled a slate of recommendations for President-elect Joe Biden’s incoming administration on Monday (Nov. 30), outlining a sweeping agenda designed to roll back many of President Trump’s actions involving religion and to “restore a vision of constitutional secularism.” The 28-page document, crafted by the Secular Democrats of America …

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