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The Godless March, the first of its kind, recently drew about 2,500 atheists to Washington in a concerted effort to form a political base. Marchers frequently compared themselves to the early women's and gay rights movement. Ellen Johnson, president of American Atheists and coordinator of the event, claimed that 14 percent of Americans have no religious affiliation, "but so many of us are in the closet."
Johnson announced the formation of a Godless Americans' political action committee to support atheist politicians. One issue that has activated atheists is government assistance to faith-based welfare organizations. Michael Newdow, ...