Secular Students
@secularstudents.bsky.social
A home for atheist, humanist, and nonreligious students at colleges, universities, and high schools across the country.
After Ryan Walters’ failed ideological crusade, Oklahoma is restoring evidence-based history and bringing basic sanity back to public schools.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-f...
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-f...
Oklahoma finally scraps Bible-heavy, conspiracy-laced Social Studies standards
After Ryan Walters’ failed ideological crusade, Oklahoma is restoring evidence-based history and bringing basic sanity back to public schools
www.friendlyatheist.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:55 PM
After Ryan Walters’ failed ideological crusade, Oklahoma is restoring evidence-based history and bringing basic sanity back to public schools.
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-f...
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahoma-f...
Claremont High School students walked out of classes to demonstrate against the federal immigration crackdown. This student action mirrored similar recent nationwide protests by young people and followed last week’s national walkout
claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
The kids are alright: CUSD students demonstrate against ICE | Claremont COURIER
Some 700 Claremont Unified School District students walked out of classes Wednesday and marched to the intersection of Indian Hill and Foothill Boulevard for a 90-minute protest of the federal immigra...
claremont-courier.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Claremont High School students walked out of classes to demonstrate against the federal immigration crackdown. This student action mirrored similar recent nationwide protests by young people and followed last week’s national walkout
claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
claremont-courier.com/schools/the-...
Previous news reporting and document releases have shown that Epstein kept a number of academics close, among them was Lawrence Krauss, a former Arizona State University professor who in 2017 sought Epstein’s advice amid sexual-misconduct allegations.
www.chronicle.com/article/here...
www.chronicle.com/article/here...
Here’s What the Latest Epstein Files Say About His Ties to Higher Ed
New documents released by the Department of Justice on Friday reinforce that long after his criminal convictions, many prominent professors continued to communicate with him.
www.chronicle.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Previous news reporting and document releases have shown that Epstein kept a number of academics close, among them was Lawrence Krauss, a former Arizona State University professor who in 2017 sought Epstein’s advice amid sexual-misconduct allegations.
www.chronicle.com/article/here...
www.chronicle.com/article/here...
In Colorado, a quiet revolution is underway, one that threatens the very idea of public education.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/12/30/p...
coloradonewsline.com/2025/12/30/p...
This isn't school 'choice.' It's public money siphoned off for private education. | Colorado Newsline
In Colorado school districts, a quiet revolution is underway, one that threatens the very idea of public education.
coloradonewsline.com
January 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM
In Colorado, a quiet revolution is underway, one that threatens the very idea of public education.
coloradonewsline.com/2025/12/30/p...
coloradonewsline.com/2025/12/30/p...
“One young man and one young woman from each state”
Competing in a national spectacle
Hosted by political power
Wrapped in a Christian nationalist patriotism
We’ve reinvented the Hunger Games, minus the subtlety.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
www.nbcwashington.com/entertainmen...
Competing in a national spectacle
Hosted by political power
Wrapped in a Christian nationalist patriotism
We’ve reinvented the Hunger Games, minus the subtlety.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
www.nbcwashington.com/entertainmen...
Patriot Games, National Mall state fair, White House UFC fight: Trump reveals DC America 250 plans
President Trump detailed major events planned in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the U.S., including the Great American State Fair.
www.nbcwashington.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
“One young man and one young woman from each state”
Competing in a national spectacle
Hosted by political power
Wrapped in a Christian nationalist patriotism
We’ve reinvented the Hunger Games, minus the subtlety.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
www.nbcwashington.com/entertainmen...
Competing in a national spectacle
Hosted by political power
Wrapped in a Christian nationalist patriotism
We’ve reinvented the Hunger Games, minus the subtlety.
May the odds be ever in your favor.
www.nbcwashington.com/entertainmen...
"An Appeal to Heaven"
The flag linked to Christian nationalism has been hung at the U.S. Department of Education.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The flag linked to Christian nationalism has been hung at the U.S. Department of Education.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Flag linked to Christian nationalism, Jan. 6 hung at Education Dept.
The flag, which depicts a pine tree and the words "An Appeal to Heaven," was seen hanging outside the office of a top Education Department official.
www.usatoday.com
December 17, 2025 at 4:15 PM
"An Appeal to Heaven"
The flag linked to Christian nationalism has been hung at the U.S. Department of Education.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
The flag linked to Christian nationalism has been hung at the U.S. Department of Education.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
A Utah Valley University student, who was reportedly the last person to speak with Charlie Kirk, questioned Erika Kirk on whether she would condemn what the student characterized as violent rhetoric used by Donald Trump.
kutv.com/news/local/u...
kutv.com/news/local/u...
UVU student asks Erika Kirk if she will condemn Trump's 'violent rhetoric'
A Utah Valley University student, who was reportedly the last person to speak with Charlie Kirk, questioned Erika Kirk on whether she would condemn what the stu
kutv.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:26 PM
A Utah Valley University student, who was reportedly the last person to speak with Charlie Kirk, questioned Erika Kirk on whether she would condemn what the student characterized as violent rhetoric used by Donald Trump.
kutv.com/news/local/u...
kutv.com/news/local/u...
Young adults today are less religious than young adults were in 2014 and 2007
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
December 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Young adults today are less religious than young adults were in 2014 and 2007
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
www.pewresearch.org/religion/202...
Hundreds of students filled OU’s campus Friday as tensions grew over a graduate instructor placed on leave after a student said she was failed for quoting the Bible.
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
Hundreds protest after OU places graduate instructor on leave for giving student failing grade
Hundreds protest after OU places graduate instructor on leave for giving student failing grade
www.news9.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Hundreds of students filled OU’s campus Friday as tensions grew over a graduate instructor placed on leave after a student said she was failed for quoting the Bible.
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
www.news9.com/oklahoma-cit...
Stand with the nonreligious students building inclusive, secular communities on campuses nationwide. Please donate today: secularstudents.org/donate
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Stand with the nonreligious students building inclusive, secular communities on campuses nationwide. Please donate today: secularstudents.org/donate
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
Stand with the nonreligious students building inclusive, secular communities on campuses nationwide. Please donate today: secularstudents.org/donate
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
December 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Stand with the nonreligious students building inclusive, secular communities on campuses nationwide. Please donate today: secularstudents.org/donate
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
Your gift today helps students organize, lead, and defend reason + human rights in the face of rising Christian nationalism.
How Right-Wing Superstar Riley Gaines Built an Ultra-Conservative Anti-Trans Empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest, by @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest, by @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
How right-wing superstar Riley Gaines built an anti-trans empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest.
www.motherjones.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:28 PM
How Right-Wing Superstar Riley Gaines Built an Ultra-Conservative Anti-Trans Empire
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest, by @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The swimmer tied a trans woman for fifth. The MAGA industrial complex took care of the rest, by @motherjones.com.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
"The only moral stance here is clarity: Sexual abuse of minors is sexual abuse, full stop. If you can’t bring yourself to say that, you’re part of the problem."
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-cathol...
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-cathol...
The Catholic League’s Epstein defense is even worse than you think
This is a desperate attempt by Bill Donohue to redefine abuse, shift blame, and protect institutions over children
www.friendlyatheist.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
"The only moral stance here is clarity: Sexual abuse of minors is sexual abuse, full stop. If you can’t bring yourself to say that, you’re part of the problem."
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-cathol...
www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-cathol...
We honor #TransDayOfRemembrance.
We remember those lost to anti-trans violence and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and compassion. At SSA, secular values mean standing up for human dignity, always.
We remember those lost to anti-trans violence and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and compassion. At SSA, secular values mean standing up for human dignity, always.
November 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We honor #TransDayOfRemembrance.
We remember those lost to anti-trans violence and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and compassion. At SSA, secular values mean standing up for human dignity, always.
We remember those lost to anti-trans violence and reaffirm our commitment to equality, inclusion, and compassion. At SSA, secular values mean standing up for human dignity, always.
An estimated 1.1 million college students rely on SNAP. For such students, a delayed SNAP payment isn’t a mere hiccup, but a serious setback that can imperil their education, their health and stability for their children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/coll...
19thnews.org/2025/11/coll...
The overlooked SNAP recipients: 1.1 million college students
With benefits suspended, college students — especially those with children — have been distracted by a battle over food they never expected to fight.
19thnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
An estimated 1.1 million college students rely on SNAP. For such students, a delayed SNAP payment isn’t a mere hiccup, but a serious setback that can imperil their education, their health and stability for their children.
19thnews.org/2025/11/coll...
19thnews.org/2025/11/coll...
SCOTUS rejected Kim Davis’s attempt to turn her religion into a license to discriminate. Public officials serve everyone, not their personal faith. Church & state must stay separate. Equality isn’t optional.
If you were giving Kim an award, what would be the name of the award?
If you were giving Kim an award, what would be the name of the award?
November 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
SCOTUS rejected Kim Davis’s attempt to turn her religion into a license to discriminate. Public officials serve everyone, not their personal faith. Church & state must stay separate. Equality isn’t optional.
If you were giving Kim an award, what would be the name of the award?
If you were giving Kim an award, what would be the name of the award?
The Secular Vote in the 2025 Elections
The 2025 elections are over, with big wins for Democratic governor candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the New York City mayoral race.
thesecularvote.com/the-secular-...
The 2025 elections are over, with big wins for Democratic governor candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the New York City mayoral race.
thesecularvote.com/the-secular-...
The Secular Vote in the 2025 Elections - The Secular Vote
The 2025 elections are over, with big wins for Democratic candidates in the two governorships in play, as well as the New York City mayoral race. In this piece, I will gather my thoughts on how secula...
thesecularvote.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
The Secular Vote in the 2025 Elections
The 2025 elections are over, with big wins for Democratic governor candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the New York City mayoral race.
thesecularvote.com/the-secular-...
The 2025 elections are over, with big wins for Democratic governor candidates in New Jersey and Virginia, as well as the New York City mayoral race.
thesecularvote.com/the-secular-...
Meet Sophia, future @UCF nurse 💙
An atheist & advocate for healthcare equity, she fights for compassion, reason & reproductive rights, values guiding her path in medicine.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her follow that mission. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & advocate for healthcare equity, she fights for compassion, reason & reproductive rights, values guiding her path in medicine.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her follow that mission. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 6, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Meet Sophia, future @UCF nurse 💙
An atheist & advocate for healthcare equity, she fights for compassion, reason & reproductive rights, values guiding her path in medicine.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her follow that mission. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & advocate for healthcare equity, she fights for compassion, reason & reproductive rights, values guiding her path in medicine.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her follow that mission. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
Meet Jailene, @ASU architecture grad student 🏛️
A former Jehovah’s Witness turned secular humanist, she designs healing, inclusive spaces rooted in equity & sustainability.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
A former Jehovah’s Witness turned secular humanist, she designs healing, inclusive spaces rooted in equity & sustainability.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 6, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Meet Jailene, @ASU architecture grad student 🏛️
A former Jehovah’s Witness turned secular humanist, she designs healing, inclusive spaces rooted in equity & sustainability.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
A former Jehovah’s Witness turned secular humanist, she designs healing, inclusive spaces rooted in equity & sustainability.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
Meet Saoirse, Philly student & civic leader 🗳️
An atheist & first-gen American, she’s fighting for secular government, civic literacy, & youth engagement through @VoteThatJawn & GOTV efforts.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her lead change. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & first-gen American, she’s fighting for secular government, civic literacy, & youth engagement through @VoteThatJawn & GOTV efforts.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her lead change. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 5, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Meet Saoirse, Philly student & civic leader 🗳️
An atheist & first-gen American, she’s fighting for secular government, civic literacy, & youth engagement through @VoteThatJawn & GOTV efforts.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her lead change. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & first-gen American, she’s fighting for secular government, civic literacy, & youth engagement through @VoteThatJawn & GOTV efforts.
Her #SecularActivistScholarship helps her lead change. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
Meet Kris, @PimaCollege student & mother of 3 🌿
A survivor of a religious cult, she now raises her children with reason, empathy & freedom. Through her studies & activism, she fights faith-based injustice & uplifts Indigenous voices.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
A survivor of a religious cult, she now raises her children with reason, empathy & freedom. Through her studies & activism, she fights faith-based injustice & uplifts Indigenous voices.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Meet Kris, @PimaCollege student & mother of 3 🌿
A survivor of a religious cult, she now raises her children with reason, empathy & freedom. Through her studies & activism, she fights faith-based injustice & uplifts Indigenous voices.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
A survivor of a religious cult, she now raises her children with reason, empathy & freedom. Through her studies & activism, she fights faith-based injustice & uplifts Indigenous voices.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
Meet Ryan, @UCF student & Air Force ROTC cadet ⚡
An atheist & future engineer, he’s dedicated to service, reason, and defending freedom, not faith-based nationalism.
His #SecularActivistScholarship helps him balance school, work & activism. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & future engineer, he’s dedicated to service, reason, and defending freedom, not faith-based nationalism.
His #SecularActivistScholarship helps him balance school, work & activism. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Meet Ryan, @UCF student & Air Force ROTC cadet ⚡
An atheist & future engineer, he’s dedicated to service, reason, and defending freedom, not faith-based nationalism.
His #SecularActivistScholarship helps him balance school, work & activism. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
An atheist & future engineer, he’s dedicated to service, reason, and defending freedom, not faith-based nationalism.
His #SecularActivistScholarship helps him balance school, work & activism. 💛
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
Meet Dustin, law student & secular advocate fighting for justice in Tennessee ⚖️
From challenging church–state violations to supporting survivors of abuse, they’re building a future where rights, not religion, rule.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
From challenging church–state violations to supporting survivors of abuse, they’re building a future where rights, not religion, rule.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
November 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Meet Dustin, law student & secular advocate fighting for justice in Tennessee ⚖️
From challenging church–state violations to supporting survivors of abuse, they’re building a future where rights, not religion, rule.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships
From challenging church–state violations to supporting survivors of abuse, they’re building a future where rights, not religion, rule.
🔗 secularstudents.org/scholarships