The Godless Americans PAC attended a reelection campaign event for Rep. Pete Stark on October 30, 2007 at the Democratic National Committee Headquarters in Washington, DC. It was a very good event and the Godless Americans PAC was very happy to have the opportunity to support a fellow non-believer in Congress.
     This fulfills one of our primary objectives, to support candidates who are Atheists and support the separation of religion and government.

On Thursday, May 17, 2007, Ellen Johnson attended a reception to honor Representative John Conyers of Detroit, MI, and Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC. Ellen Johnson spoke to the Congressman about the voting power of the 58 million Americans who are not religious.


Rep. Conyers having a candid discussion about his appreciation of jazz with Ellen Johnson.

Prevention First Act Introduced

On January 4, 2007, the first day of the 110th Congress, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) introduced the Prevention First Act (S. 21), a package of legislation that seeks to prevent unintended pregnancy and increase access to comprehensive contraceptive services and information. The early introduction of the legislation underscores that prevention is a policy priority for the Democratic leadership. The legislation is supported by a broad array of Senators including the anti-choice Senator Reid as well as pro-choice Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA) and presidential hopefuls, Senators Hillary Clinton (D-NY) and Barak Obama (D-IL). The legislation was also introduced on February 5, 2007 in the House of Representatives by Representatives Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) with over 100 cosponsors (H.R. 819). The Prevention First Act aims to improve women’s health by empowering women through increased access to family planning services and education, thereby reducing the rate of unintended pregnancy, preventing the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and reducing the need for abortion. The Prevention First Act combines eight separate bills.

Go to: Take Action on The Prevention First Act

Peter Nuhn
Legislative Affairs Director
The GAMPAC

Who We Are

The Godless Americans PAC grew out of the historic "Godless Americans March on Washington" (GAMOW) held on November 2, 2002 in Washington, DC.

For the first time in history, our nation’s diverse community of Atheists, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists and others who do not embrace religious creeds marched together for civil rights, the separation of state and church, and their full recognition as American citizens.

We demanded "a place at the table" in this great discussion known as democracy.

Ellen Johnson, President of American Atheists and Chairwoman of the GAMOW Task Force noted: "Every other group in American history, from women suffragettes to blacks, gays and even the religious right has taken those first steps toward recognition by marching on our nation’s capital. It’s now our turn!"

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Looking out across the crowd assembled that day on the Mall in Washington, Johnson told the thousands of participants at GAMOW that she did not see isolated Atheists and other nonbelievers.

"I see a potential voting bloc. I see a new movement ready to assert its political and cultural influence in America."

The Godless Americans Political Action Committee was born. GAMPAC, like GAMOW, does not claim to represent every Atheist, Freethinker, Secular Humanist or other nonbeliever in the United States. It does, however, provide those who wish to participate a voice, a strategy, a vehicle in promoting the policies we embrace. It allows us to endorse political candidates who support our vision of a secular America, one where our right to freedom of and freedom From religion is valued and protected.

Invite Ellen Johnson to your next meeting

ELLEN JOHNSON is Executive Director of the Godless Americans Political Action Committee, and a leading voice on behalf of Atheist civil rights and activism.

Ms. Johnson obtained her Masters Degree in Political Science from the New School for Social Research in New York. She has served with American Atheists for over two decades, and is now the president of that organization. She organized the historic Godless Americans March on Washington (GAMOW) in November, 2002 which attracted thousands of Atheists, Freethinkers, Secular Humanists and other nonbelievers to Washington, DC for that first-ever demonstration of solidarity. Johnson has also testified before the National Commission on Civil Rights concerning the problem of religious proselytizing in the public schools.

She is a frequent guests on national news and public affairs programs including C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal,” MSNBC’s “Scarborough Country,” FOX Network’s “Hannity and Colmes,” “Heartland” with John Kasich, “The O’Reily Factor” and “Dayside With Lindsa Vester.”

Ellen Johnson speaks on “Atheist Activism: Political Lessons from Dear Abby.” She can be reached through ej@gampac.org