Nick Fish is an advocate, writer, speaker, community leader, and the President of American Atheists.

 “My job as a leader and an advocate is to find areas of common ground with partners — regardless of their religious beliefs — to ensure that members of our community are able to fully participate in American society, whether that be in politics, civic culture, or any number of other areas of life.”

Recent Writing

Nick’s writing can also be found in the quarterly American Atheist Magazine, a publication for members of American Atheists.

Blog
Are We Ready for the Next Christian Nationalist Attempt at a Government Takeover?
American Atheist Magazine
Are We Ready for the Next Christian Nationalist Attempt at a Government Takeover?
American Atheist Magazine

The ideological capture of our institutions isn’t just happening at the Supreme Court or the federal judiciary. And while it commands the most attention and most coverage from the media, it isn’t the gravest threat we face.

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American Atheist Magazine
Whose freedom does religious freedom protect?
First Amendment Museum
Whose freedom does religious freedom protect?
First Amendment Museum

I am deeply troubled by the direction of our nation’s federal judiciary on religious matters. They have repeatedly prioritized the “beliefs” of institutions over individuals, inflexible doctrine over common-sense accommodation, and Christian hegemony over pluralism.

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First Amendment Museum
America’s Lack of a Social Safety Net Keeps Churches in Business
American Atheist Magazine
America’s Lack of a Social Safety Net Keeps Churches in Business
American Atheist Magazine

Why is the United States the only wealthy Western democracy that relies so heavily on the largesse of churches and religiously aligned charities to help people put food on the table?

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American Atheist Magazine

Recent Media Appearances

As President of American Atheists, Nick is frequently asked to provide commentary and analysis about the issues facing atheists and other nonreligious Americans. If you would like to get in touch with Nick, please contact him directly or reach out to American Atheists.