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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · 10d

Legendary primatologist, Jane Goodall didn’t just study chimps. She changed how we see the natural world. Her curiosity and tireless activism for conservation inspired generations to think, explore, and act. The world is better because of her.

www.fox32chicago.com/news/jane-go...

Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91

Jane Goodall, the famed conservationist known for her expertise on chimpanzees and her globe-spanning advocacy of environmental causes, has died.

www.fox32chicago.com

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · 12d

The New Secular Boom? Religion, Politics, and the Backfire Effect
Join us on October 15
RSVP at secularstudents.org/webinars

Dr. Juhem Navarro-Rivera will explore how these political overreaches could spark renewed secular activism and even a new wave of religious disaffiliation.

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · 19d

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Embrace the Void @etvpod.bsky.social · 28d

New Episode out for everyone! I'm joined by Kevin Bolling, Executive Director of the @secularstudents.bsky.social. We talk about building secular spaces for young folks in the age of Covid and helping students cope with the resurgence of White Christian Nationalism. Enjoy!

Secular Student Alliance with Kevin Bolling — Embrace The Void

My guest this week is Kevin Bolling, executive director of the Secular Student Alliance, the largest organization in the country representing secular and nonreligious students. We discuss how things a...

www.voidpod.com

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · 24d

Happy Constitution Day!
One of the founding principles of the U.S. is the separation of church and state, protecting everyone’s freedom to practice religion or not.
This Constitution Day, remember: your rights matter, your voice matters, and your community is here for you.

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Sep 10

This afternoon, in addition to Charlie Kirk, there was a high school shooting in Denver. It is time for Republicans and Democrats to find a way to work together to end gun violence.

kdvr.com/news/local/a...

‘Active assailant’ reported near Evergreen High School: Jefferson County 911

Jefferson County authorities said there are reports of an “active assailant” near Evergreen High School on Wednesday afternoon.

kdvr.com

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Sep 10

While many strongly disagree with Charlie Kirk, we condemn and reject political violence in every form. Gun violence has no place on college campuses or in America.

www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...

Trump ally Charlie Kirk shot at event in Utah, source says | CNN Politics

Trump ally Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, a source familiar with the matter says.

www.cnn.com

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Sep 4

Why have so many Americans turned against democracy? @katherinestewart.bsky.social explores the interlocking roles of religious nationalism, big-money donors, and the proliferation of conspiracism and propaganda.

RSVP at secularstudents.org/webinars

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Aug 29

Gun violence? 🤷 Nothing we can do. Pronouns? 🏃 Hold my Bible.

Christian nationalism in a nutshell: Protect kids from books and bathrooms, not bullets.

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Aug 28

We want and deserve science- and evidence-based policy.

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Andrew L. Seidel @andrewlseidel.bsky.social · Aug 19

Here's the decision: www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub...

A huge shout out to the brave students who fought this ban and to @secularstudents.bsky.social for supporting them.

www.ca5.uscourts.gov

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 14

OKLAHOMA students: we have scholarships for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀🌻🌾

Are you passionate about reason, ethics, and creating a better world?

Apply at secularstudents.org/scholarships

#secularstudents #atheist #humanist #agnostic #nonreligious #financialaid #oklahoma

Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 14

Scholarships for secular Jewish students close JULY 31 👀🌱📚

Are you a secular Jewish student making change on campus or in your community?

Apply now at secularstudents.org/scholarships

#SecularJudaism #Humanistic #Judaism #CulturalJudaism #Scholarship

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 14

Scholarships closing JULY 31! 👀📅

The First Amendment isn’t just about speaking your mind. It’s about keeping religious beliefs out of government and out of your public education.

Apply now: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#freespeech #freedomfromreligion #freepress #firstamendment

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 14

NORTH CAROLINA students: these scholarships are for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀⛰️🌲

To apply, visit: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#secularstudents #atheist #humanist #agnostic #nonreligious #payingforcollege #financialaid #NorthCarolina

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 10

NEW JERSEY students: we have scholarships for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀🌻🏙️

Apply at: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#humanist #atheist #nonreligious #secularstudents #newjersey

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 9

MISSOURI students: these scholarships are for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀🌾🏕️

For more info, visit: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#secularstudents #humanist #agnostic #atheist #nonreligious #scholarship

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 8

MINNESOTA students: scholarships are available just for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀🌲🛶

Apply at: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#secularstudents #humanist #atheist #agnostic #nonreligious

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 7

It's summer, but we're still thinking about the educators who made us question, think, and grow. They helped shape our secular values, and they deserve more than burnout and budget cuts.

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 7

FLORIDA STUDENTS: These scholarships are for you! Apply by JULY 31 👀🌴🌞

If you're a secular activist in Florida who is building community while advancing your education, we want to support you.

To apply: secularstudents.org/scholarships

#humanist #atheist #agnostic #nonreligious

Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 6

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 3

COLORADO STUDENTS! Applications for our secular student activist scholarships close JULY 31 🏔️‼️👀

secularstudents.org/scholarships

#secularstudents #humanist #nonreligious #atheist #agnostic #payingforcollege #coloradostudents

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 3

The U.S. Hispanic or Latino population is estimated to be over 65 million as of 2023.

#christiannationalism #theocracy #whitesupremacy #maga #farrightextremism

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Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 2

"Mischief can cut in multiple directions, as parents in Oklahoma have figured out."

@amandamarcotte.bsky.social, out here saying what we're all thinking.

www.salon.com/2025/07/02/p...

#ChristianNationalism #SeparationOfChurchAndState #publicschools #freedomfromreligion #SCOTUS

SCOTUS book-ban case invites liberal mischief

Opt-out policies are being used to attack far-right propaganda in the classroom

www.salon.com

Secular Students @secularstudents.bsky.social · Jul 2

SoCal students: this one's for you! 🌴🎓

If you're a nonreligious student enrolled in a Southern California college and you're speaking up for secular values on campus or in your community, apply for this local scholarship today.

Visit secularstudents.org/scholarships to apply.

#atheist #humanist

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