Media Appearances Archive
A Christian Nationalist Court Is Strangling Us
A recent survey from Gallup shows that the percentage of Americans who have confidence in the Supreme Court has collapsed to an all-time low of 25 percent. Nick writes for Newsweek about the causes of the catastrophic loss of trust in the Supreme Court.
NJ schools under pressure to add religious holidays. But some say it's gone too far.
Northjersey.com examines the challenges schools face celebrating the religious diversity of their students by adding Diwali, Eid al-Fitr, and other holidays to school calendars.
American Atheists to take a quieter approach to culture wars at Atlanta meeting
Yonat Shimron at the Religion News Service previews the 2022 American Atheists National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
Texas Student At Center Of Pledge of Allegiance Protest Gets $90K Settlement
Essence magazine explains the legal issues around the Pledge and the challenge nonreligious students face in schools, including harassment and bullying.
Texas Student Who Protested Pledge of Allegiance Gets $90,000 in Settlement
The New York Times covered a favorable settlement for a student American Atheists has represented in litigation since 2017.
Girl pressured by teacher to write Pledge of Allegiance is awarded $90K
The Washington Post includes comment from Nick regarding the treatment of nonreligious students in a story about a settlement won by American Atheists in a long-fought legal battle in Texas.
The Hang Up w/ Matt Dillahunty
Nick joined Matt to discuss the upcoming American Atheists National Convention, data from a new report by American Atheists, and take calls.
Secularism in the U.S. is larger, more diverse, and more dynamic than ever. But you wouldn’t know it from the media.
Author and commentator Chrissy Stroop breaks down the mainstream media’s shortcoming when it comes to talking about atheists and other nonreligious people.
How to reach the secular Americans who refuse to get vaccinated
Mya Jaradat from Deseret News asks Nick Fish and other experts how to reach secular holdouts who remain vaccine hesitant or outright refuse to get vaccinated.
Your Legal Rights: God and the Law
Nick join Jeff Hayden and Dean Johnson from KALW’s Your Legal Rights show to discuss the role of religion in the law on issues ranging from reproductive rights and COVID response to LGBTQ rights and employment protections.
Is it legal to ask nominees to federal office if they believe in God?
Kelsey Dallas of Deseret News speaks with Nick Fish after Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy asked a Biden Administration nominee whether he believes in God.
Atheist and humanist groups sue Mississippi over state’s ‘In God We Trust’ license plate
The Religion News Service reports on a new lawsuit filed by American Atheists over Mississippi’s controversial and unconstitutional requirement that all drivers display license plates bearing the state’s preferred ideological message (“In God We Trust”) or be forced to pay a fee.
Freethought in Florida #55: Nick Fish
Nick sits down with Sarah Ray and Devon Graham to talk about the recent meeting with the White House Office of Faith & Neighborhood Partnerships.
Opening Arguments #495: Mr. Fish Goes to Washington
Nick joins Andrew Torrez and Thomas Smith from the Opening Arguments Podcast to discuss a recent meeting with the White House Office of Faith & Neighborhood Partnerships and how the Biden Administration’s interactions with the atheist and nonreligious community will be different from the Trump Administration.
How the Biden administration can undo some Trump policies
Nick spoke with Kimberly Adams from NPR’s Marketplace to discuss actions the Biden administration could take to quickly reverse Trump-era policies.
The Hang Up w/ Matt Dillahunty
Nick joins Matt Dillahunty on The Hang Up to talk about the November 2020 election and the future of secularism in the United States.
Embrace the Void #132: American Atheism with Nick Fish
Nick joins Aaron Rabinowitz of the Embrace the Void podcast to discuss their similar paths to community organizing and the hopeful direction of movement atheism.
More U.S. firms are boosting faith-based support for employees
Nick spoke with David Crary from the Associated Press about the increasing investment companies are making to ensure that they are supportive and inclusive when it comes to employees’ religious beliefs.
American Atheists’ president on how the media mishandles the nonreligious
Justin Ray from the Columbia Journalism Review interviews Nick Fish about how the media misses the mark in its coverage of atheists and other nonreligious Americans.
State Department's promotion of 'Being a Christian Leader' on website criticized for potential violation of Constitution
After Secretary of State Mike Pompeo used the State Department’s official media channels to promote his speech to the American Association of Christian Counselors entitled “Being a Christian Leader,” Newsweek journalist Andrew Whalen asked Nick for comment.