Bus company that refused “Atheists.” ad back in the news

Above is the final version of the advertisement that the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) won’t allow on their buses. Many readers of this blog likely know that I, months ago — as a representative of the NEPA Freethought Society — submitted a very simple ad containing the word “Atheists.” that was rejected by COLTS. — Here’s […]

Recap, Design Change concerning “Atheists.” bus advertisement

Above is an image of the newest design of the bus ad the NEPA Freethought Society wishes to advertise on County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) buses in Scranton, PA. This post contains a recap (see under Recap) of many events thus far pertaining to why COLTS denied a bus ad that prominently features the […]

[Another] COLTS bus driver complains about “God Bless America” removal, but no support for “Atheists.” ad

The message of “God Bless America,” quite loud and proud, was displayed on COLTS’ buses for years, but the “Atheists.” ad isn’t allowed. A bus driver, writing a letter to the editor of a local newspaper, complains about the removal of “God Bless America,” but he voices no support for atheists. Shouldn’t we be allowed […]

Christian Post: “Atheist Pleads Freedom of Speech Violations After Rejected Bus Ad”

Stoyan Zaimov, a writer for the Christian Post, has authored an article regarding — as the title implies (and readers of this blog would rightly assume) — the recent controversy surrounding the County of Lackawanna Transit System’s (COLTS) refusal of the “Atheists.” bus ad. Read the article here. Interestingly enough, COLTS’ solicitor has gone on […]