High Unholy Season: Catholic Charities Bureau vs. Working Americans
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Liz and Rebecca break down the latest Supreme Court case, Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. v. Wisconsin Labor & Industry Review Commission. They explain how the case seeks to expand religious tax exemptions yet again, while threatening the unemployment benefits of thousands of workers. They share their analysis of the oral arguments and predictions on how the Court’s decision will affect workers. Background Amicus briefs Upcoming Cases Check us out on , , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode...
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Breaking Down Trump’s Executive Orders with Dena Sher
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Rebecca and Liz welcome Americans United Associate Vice President of Public Policy Dena Sher to the show to discuss President Trump’s spate of executive orders. Dena reminds us what executive orders are and we break down the ones that affect religious liberty and the separation of church and state. Background How to take action Executive Orders Other Legislation Discussed Louisiana law that would require Ten Commandments in classrooms Check us out on , , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as...
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Annual Listener Mailbag!
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Liz and Rebecca take a break from the regular schedule to answer listener questions. They talk about how the founders viewed state/church separation, the issues our movement should focus on, and how to engage women in the cause of secularism. Resources Abortion resources FFRF Americans United Check us out on , , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Skrmetti v. U.S.
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SCOTUS is considering whether Tennessee's total ban on transgender medical care for minors violates the Equal Protection Clause, and Liz and Rebecca have some thoughts. They explain what the oral arguments last month revealed and what the stakes are for the real people who will be affected by the Court’s decision. Background Cases Check us out on , , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Election Postmortem
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Liz and Rebecca process the 2024 election results. They discuss the challenges the new administration will bring, some under-the-radar encouraging election results, and how their organizations plan to continue fighting for secular democracy in the months and years ahead. Background Abortion ACLU of Missouri’s abortion case - AU’s abortion case - Project 2025 Resources FFRF Americans United Check us out on , , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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The Crisis Pregnancy Center Crisis with Jenifer McKenna
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca are joined by Jenifer McKenna to talk about the billion dollar crisis pregnancy center industry and its role in the anti-abortion movement. They discuss the massive harms caused by these unregulated fake clinics, Jenifer’s work on the first multi-state CPC investigation, and a new approach to exposing their unethical tactics and fighting back. Show Notes Reproductive Health & Freedom Watch: Recent CPC research and analysis Jenifer McKenna’s Ms Magazine articles Cases Check us out on , , , and...
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Sarah Posner on Tyranny by a Minority
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca interview Sarah Posner, author and interviewer. They discuss the evolution of the Christian right, debate how to talk about Christian Nationalism, and break down the sky high stakes of this year’s election. Show Notes Sarah’s new book: Check us out on , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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Project 2025—Roadmap to Hell
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca dig into Project 2025, the comprehensive transition project for the next conservative administration. They explain the project and illustrate the throughlines of its policy agenda— Christian nationalist ideology and the obliteration of the separation of church and state. Background Project 2025’s Four Pillars #1: #2: #3: #4: Resources Check us out on , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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A Conversation with Secular Legislator Sen. Kelda Roys
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca speak with Wisconsin State Senator Kelda Roys. They discuss what it’s like to be a nonreligious lawmaker in today’s legislative world as well as the threat of Christian Nationalism to our secular democracy and civil rights like reproductive freedom. Background Abortion resources Check us out on , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
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The Supreme Court vs. The People
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Alison, Liz, and Rebecca break down the 2024 Supreme Court term. They explain how the Court decided the two cases affecting abortion access, then they explain several other decisions of the Court that massively disrupt how the government functions and shift even more power away from the people. Cases and Background Mifepristone Case - EMTALA Case - Chevron Case - Presidency and Criminal Liability Case - Check us out on , , , and . Our website, , has more information as well as episode transcripts.
info_outlineAlison guides us through the legislative process in states and what to expect in the 2023 legislative sessions. We discuss how a bill becomes a law, what bills we’re tracking for next year, and give advice on how you can become an effective advocate!
Cases
- Marsh v. Chambers (1983)
- Carson v. Makin (2022)
- Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022)
- Kennedy v. Bremerton School District (2022)
- New York State Rifle & Pistol Assoc. v. Bruen (2022)
Resources
- American Atheists
- State of the Secular States report
- FFRF
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