“When I stand up as a secular person, I can use my privilege to highlight the fact that there are MANY voices at the table.”
"Everyone should have a home, and everyone should have a voice in our democracy."
“As a humanist, decreasing human suffering—and indeed by extension all suffering—is my primary motivator.”
Pioneering public official working to bring progressive values to Central New York.
“I believe that my nonreligious worldview makes me a better legislator. In everything I do, I practice critical thinking without relying on a religious text or prayer to inform me regarding the right thing to do. I also rely on reputable studies, statistics, and professionals. And of course, I listen to my constituents.”
The House Chamber of the New Hampshire State House in Concord, NH Photo by Royalbroil via Wikimedia Commons
A look at issues of church-state separation at the state and local level and the courageous officials, legislators, and activists on the front lines.
“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.”
There are now 72 elected officials who are public about their humanist, atheist, and nonreligious identity.
“It is important for people to see that morality, goodness, understanding, and progress does not belong to religion.”
