Entries by Sarah Levin

“In God We Trust”: Unpacking the History and Implications

Mike Johnson’s first speech as Speaker of the House featured deeply problematic remarks about the phrase “In God We Trust” and its historical context. Advocates of secularism, as well as those concerned about the separation of church and state, have long criticized the implications of this motto. Speaker Johnson’s comments completely disregarded the historical backdrop […]

Set up For Success in 2021

Last year, I sent my first newsletter as the founder of Secular Strategies. The subject line: “January was a doozy.” At the time, President Trump had taken the National Prayer Breakfast—an inappropriate, if not…