This week, religious conservatives tried to use drag queens as a scapegoat to distract from problems of drought, poverty, religious abuse scandal, and more. Continue reading
FACT CHECK: Data Shows Less Religion Equals Less Violence
Arizona State Senator Rick Gray embarrassed himself and the state of Arizona on May 25, 2022 by claiming that forced religion would be the solution to mass shootings.
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WATCH: Analysis of a Legislative Prayer for Conspiracy Theorists
Yesterday, 6/1/22, State Senator Kelly Townsend (R-16) opened a sham hearing on conspiracy theories with a prayer “in Jesus’ name,” containing dog whistles to anti-Semites, insurrectionists, and more. Continue reading
Humanist, Atheist Leaders Condemn Scapegoating Over Mass Shootings
Leaders from Arizona’s nonreligious communities are decrying comments on the floor of the State Senate Wednesday by Senate Majority Leader Rick Gray (R-21), who blamed humanism and atheism for the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Continue reading
The “Appeal to Heaven” flag has been removed from the AZ State House
We are excited to announce some positive news: the “Appeal to Heaven” Pine Tree flag has been removed from the State House. Continue reading
Arizona’s Reproductive Rights Coalition Responds to Governor Ducey Signing Bills that Attack Abortion, Trans, and Voting Rights
Phoenix, Arizona – Today, Arizona’s Reproductive Rights Coalition condemns Governor Ducey’s signing of Senate Bill 1164 into law, a medically unnecessary ban on abortion care after 15 weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Legislative Roundup 3/11/22
Secular AZ is continuing to work against numerous bills granting harmful religious exemptions and . Here’s a breakdown of what happened last week, and what’s coming up: Continue reading
Legislative roundup 3/4/22
Secular AZ is continuing to work against numerous bills granting harmful religious exemptions and . Here’s a breakdown of what happened last week, and what’s coming up: Continue reading
Demand a vote on Wendy Rogers’ expulsion
Republican State Senators sent a flashy message to Wendy Rogers by censuring her over remarks at a white nationalist conference, where she praised a Holocaust denier, called for the hanging of political opponents, and led a chant praising Vladmir Putin. But the vote is pure theatre. Continue reading
Legislative Roundup 2/26/22
Secular AZ is continuing to work against numerous bills granting harmful religious exemptions, attacks on minorities, and more. Here’s a breakdown of what happened last week, and what’s coming up: Continue reading
Legislative update and action alert 2/11/22
Secular AZ is continuing to testify against numerous bills seeking to undermine democracy and advance the interests of Christian nationalism. Here’s a breakdown of what happened last week, and what’s coming up: Continue reading
Bills in Committee Feb. 7th and 8th
We’re continuing to watch several dozen bills of interest moving through Legislative committees. Here’s the full list of what’s on our radar next week: Continue reading