Americans United for Separation of
Church and State is an organization that defends the
First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and advocates for separation of
church and state.The national organization of
Americans United is based in
Washington and addresses the nation, the U.S. Congress, the Federal Courts,
and national media organizations. The national organization
publishes the monthly Church-State
Magazine, mobilizes activists to support church/state separation, and,
when necessary, litigates to preserve First Amendment liberties and
safeguards.
The Oklahoma Chapter of Americans United is based in Oklahoma
City and addresses Oklahoma communities, the Oklahoma State Legislature, the
Oklahoma Courts, and local media organizations. We publish the semi-annual
First Amendment Advocate, mobilize activists to
support church/state separation, and, when necessary, work with the national
organization to litigate to preserve First Amendment liberties and safeguards.
Another chapter of Americans United is forming in the city of Norman.
Persons interested in joining that chapter should contact Bruce Prescott at
bprescott@auok.org
PODCASTS on issues related to
Separation of Church and State:
3-2-08
Interview of Dena Sher, State Legislative Counsel for Americans United
AU Voucher video available again.
Special
Issue on the Original Intent of the First Amendment
Dr. Charles Wesner stands next to the Bill of Rights plaque mounted inside
the entrance to Norman High School. Wesner spearheaded the
project and sculpted the relief of the Statue of Liberty and the text on the
plaque. The Oklahoma Chapter of
Americans United assisted in the project and served as treasurer.
Here is
a link to additional information about the project.
Sept. 2006: Oklahoma's Monument to American Theocracy
Jim Green and Sharon Nichols receiving our "Constitutional Heritage Award"
at our chapter's 12th Annual Meeting. Green and Nichols were
plaintiffs in the law suit against the Ten Commandments monument on the
Haskell County Courthouse lawn. Here's a
link to Sharon Nichols' electrifying acceptance speech.
