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Our Reason Rally bus codes are definitely a hit. We've received hundreds of requests so far and we want hundreds more. Don't miss your chance to get a 50% discount on buses. Apply for your code today!

The RDF video contest finalists have been announced. Vote for your favorite video here. Choose the winner who will get free tickets to Reason Rally & have dinner with Dawkins!

 We had an awesome turn out for our 2011 conference and now SSA is putting an event which will be better than ever. June 6-8 is our 2012 conference! Look at our list of speakers here.

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Hello fellow freethinkers!

Opportunities are developing fast within the movement and we're happy to bring them to you! SSA is expanding and will continue to do so. Currently we are looking for a Development Associate but don't worry if you are not graduating soon. We will expand further in the future so look out for that. Besides that, check out all the events that are being planned across the country. Let us help you get to the Reason Rally (check the left side column) and prepare for Darwin Day. Stay tuned for more exciting information that's coming up. We're already done with the first part of the year. I'm sure it only gets more exciting from here.

SSA Seeks Development Associate

Want to join the Secular Student Alliance Team and the secular movement? We're looking for a development associate! Help one of the fastest-growing organizations in the movement and apply!

Send Us Group Photos

We would like photos of our affiliates. Send us pictures of your group and every week we will feature the best group photo. We would love to see everyone's beaming smiling faces and believe other groups would too. An example best group photo is featured to the left under "Group Photo of the Week" to give you an idea of what we envision. As you can see, the group photo does not have to be a photo of a group. Finally the people in the photo need to be aware and okay that their image will be accessible to the public. You should be fine with that if you're not the Prophet.

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SCA Internship

You still have time to apply for the Secular Coalition of America Internship. The application is due March 2nd. Go here for more information and to fill out an application. Washington D.C. is the intern capital of the world so it's the perfect place to network. Don't miss out on this opportunity. There are two paid positions during summer of this year. The twelve week internship starts May 29th.

The band "Words Such As Burn" decided to donate proceeds of their songs to SSA. 100% of the proceeds from their single, Flow, go to the SSA. 55% of the proceeds from album sales go to SSA. Check them out on Facebook!

The Richard Dawkins Foundation's "Ten Point Vision of a Secular America" contest has reached the finalist stage. You can check out the 10 finalists here and vote for your favorite one. The winner gets free plane tickets to D.C. during the reasonrally and dinner with Richard Dawkins. The winner is based on popular vote.

We have new banners! As long as you are an affiliate of the SSA, you can order the banner with our updated logo here for free! If you aren't affiliated check out our affiliate program here. Non-affiliates can buy the banners here.

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Hi Guys!

So I was reading a NYT article on Black Atheism and found an interesting quote from Neil deGrasse Tyson. On being asked whether he was an atheist or not by a twitter follower he replied, "Labels are mentally lazy ways by which people assert they know you without knowing you." While labels can become a touchy subject, I do feel this response was somewhat of a cop out.

What is the more likely reason he didn't give a definitive answer? Was it because there was no perfect word to accurately describe him or because of the controversial nature of the subject? This is why it is important for there to be events like the Day of Solidarity, Darwin Day and the Reason Rally so that people can not only be honest about who they are, but not be ashamed.

Regards,

Day of Solidarity

The Day of Solidarity was started by Donald Wright, the Vice President of Humanists of Houston as an annual gathering for people, with special emphasis in the black community, who choose not to participate or adhere to a religious lifestyle. The date is set for every 4th Sunday of February purposely as part of Black History Month.

Reason Rally Bus Codes

Need help getting to the Reason Rally this March? Now you can get a 50% discount on the Reason Rally DC Rally Bus! Students and non-students are both eligible for this great offer. Make sure there's a bus in your area (i.e., relatively close to the D.C. area) , then complete this form and a code will be emailed to you shortly.

Need more funding for Reason Rally? Don't worry, as long as your group is affiliated it can apply for project grants to help pay for the trip. Check out our Reason Rally page for all the info.

Learn more about the Reason Rally at ReasonRally.com.