By George Francis Kane Presidential campaigns are usually not very informative concerning the challenges that shape the winning candidate’s administration, but this year feels different. The parties have drawn especially clear divisions along culture wars issues such as reproductive and GLBTQ+ rights. Minnesota Atheists sees the clear imprint of religion Read more
Heather HegiPresident I have been on the board of directors since 2012, serving as chair for many years, but this is the first time being nominated for President! I feel the president should, with engagement with members, help set the course of the organization. I will try my best to Read more
By Cathy Prody Southwest Christian High School has for the past ten years invited August Berkshire to provide an atheist perspective to its junior and senior level philosophy and worldview classes. In return, August invited a group from the school to come to our public meeting to give their perspectives Read more
By George Francis Kane Gathering at the State Capitol in May to celebrate the Day of Reason is one of the favorite traditions of Minnesota’s freethought community, probably surpassed only by the Winter Solstice party and picnics in the summer. The National Day of Reason arose as a display of Read more
By George Francis Kane The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are responsible to set regulations for medical institutions that secure both the rights of patients against discrimination and protections for acts of conscience by health care providers. The regulations must Read more