“As a non-believer, where do I get my morals from? Maybe kindness and compassion are simply human traits just because they are the right thing to do.”
“Grounding my views in science means I will always advocate for policies that make a positive impact on the health of our residents, visitors and labor force.”
“It is important for people to see that morality, goodness, understanding, and progress does not belong to religion.”
“Living in a red state that is deeply influenced by religious and political ideology, it is very important to me that we both defend and promote humanist values.”
“My nonreligious views, my belief in the goodness of humans, and especially my belief in the potential of our students, form the basis for my advocacy and leadership.”
"Since I wouldn’t go to church to hear a political speech, why was I accepting the recital of a prayer at a governmental meeting?"
Learn more about the attorney, community activist, and a leading advocate for the environment who serves North Carolina's 49th district.
“If anyone wants something done with a sense of purpose and urgency, leave it to a public servant who does not believe that there is any life beyond this one beautiful life we have the fortune of living now.”
"I’m not praying about the decisions I have to make. Instead, I turn to books, data, our city staff, and the people of Sierra Vista for information and advice.”
Meet the Nebraska State Senator who centers her personal values over religious beliefs.
