MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: The hosts of the "We Dissent" podcast speak on the latest episode with renowned author and social observer Sarah Posner. On episode 35, FFRF Deputy Legal Director Liz Cavell, Americans United Legal Director Rebecca Markert and American Atheists Vice President for Legal and Policy Alison Gill interview Posner on a variety of topics. They discuss the evolution of the Christ  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * The Historic Tour Visited 80 Communities to Celebrate the 2.3 Million Men and Women of the Equipment Manufacturing Industry * * * The AEM Manufacturing Express concluded its cross-country tour this week when it returned home to Wisconsin for its final stops. The tour, which launched on July 1 in Knoxville, Iowa, has travelled across 22 states, celebrating the 2.3 million men and women  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: Failed Senate candidate and California multimillionaire banker Eric Hovde will face off against his Democratic opponent Tammy Baldwin in tonight's Wisconsin Senate debate. Hovde's campaign has been commonly referred to as a "gaffe machine" due to him insulting almost everyone in Wisconsin including  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: FFRF Action Fund proudly announces its next batch of endorsed candidates who will fight to uphold secular values. The endorsements are based on each candidate's commitment to the separation of state and church, the right to bodily auton  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 19 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following news: FFRF Action Fund's "Secularist of the Week" is a Pennsylvania state representative who appeared in a recent "Humanists for Harris" livestream. The event explored exactly what is at stake in this crucial election and how to mobilize nonre  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. The Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show this week spotlights one of the most consequential courtroom battles between religion and science in U.S. history. Guest Brenda Wineapple explains the Scopes Monkey Trial and why it still matters today. Wineapple is an award-winning author whose latest book, "Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy, and the   more

MONONA, Wisconsin, Oct. 18 [Category: Economics] -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, issued the following news release: MADISON, Wis. Tonight, Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin will debate millionaire California banker Eric Hovde, speaking to their positions on issues that Wisconsinites care about and policies that have a direct impact on our local communities across the state. A Better Wisconsin Together Deputy Director Mike Browne say  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 19 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Survey of Latino Voters Highlights Critical Role Latinos Will Play in the 2024 Election, with Latino Voter Interest at an All-Time High in Battleground States * * * Madison, WI - Hispanic Federation wrapped up a three-state tour through the Mi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 18 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: Layton F. Rikkers, MD, FACS, an emeritus professor of hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, will receive the Distinguished Service Award of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) -- the ACS' highest honor -- at the Convocation ceremony during the ACS Clinical Congress 2024 in San Francisco, California. The award, established by the ACS Boa  more