Americans United for Separation of Church and State

Ashleen Girn

2022 AU Student Essay Winner

Springfield, MO

I participated in the AU student essay contest because I found it to be an opportunity to be able to express my thoughts on something I have not been able to talk about before -- religion and how it influences people and societies.

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Congress needs to hear from you!

Urge your legislators to co-sponsor the Do No Harm Act today.

The Do No Harm Act will help ensure that our laws are a shield to protect religious freedom and not used as a sword to harm others by undermining civil rights laws and denying access to health care.

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