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May 30
21m 41s

Freethought Caucus Adds Two Members

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About this episode
In this refreshing and hopeful episode of The Non-Prophets, the hosts celebrate some rare good news for secular politics: the Congressional Freethought Caucus has added two new members—Representatives Judy Chu and Delia Ramirez. The panel explores what the Freethought Caucus stands for, why secular representation matters, and how language, humanism, and smart tactics can help normalize atheists and nonreligious values in public office. It’s a thoughtful, funny, and inspiring discussion on the future of reason-based policy in government.

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The Friendly Atheist, “The Congressional Freethought Caucus just added two new members”
By Hemant Mehta, May 12, 2025

https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/the-congressional-freethought-caucus?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oa4eg&triedRedirect=true

The Non-Prophets 24.13.25 with Helen, Rob, Tracy, and Friends

Prospective Titles Freethought Caucus Grows—And That’s Good News 🧠 Two New Members Join Congress’s Secular Side 🏛️ Judy Chu and Delia Ramirez Join the Freethought Fight 👏 Freethought Caucus Hits 28 Members—More Reason in Politics! 🗳️ Congress Has a Secular Caucus?! And It’s Growing! 🤯 Secular Momentum in Government? Yes, Please! 🚀 Can Atheists Get Elected? The Freethought Caucus Says Maybe 🧩 Why Reason-Based Policy Isn’t Just for Atheists 🧬 The Freethought Caucus: Fighting Dogma with Data 📊 Can You Be Religious and Support Church-State Separation? ✝️✡️☪️➡️📏 Humanism in Politics: A Quiet but Crucial Revolution 🌍 Is the Freethought Caucus the Best Kept Secret in Congress? 🕵️ Meet the Quiet Champions of Secular Government 🤫 More Freethinkers in Congress? That’s a Critical Hit 🎲 From Dungeons to Democracy: Freethought Levels Up 🧙‍♂️

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