The CFI Office of Public Policy (OPP): Working for You

The Office of Public Policy (OPP), led by Toni Van Pelt, Director of Public Policy, is the Washington D.C. political arm of the Center for Inquiry. The OPP’s mandate is to lobby Congress and the Administration on issues related to science and secularism. This includes defending the separation of church and state; promoting science and reason as the basis of sound public policy; and protecting civil rights.

Recent Blog Entries

CFI’s Letter to President Obama Regarding the Report by his Faith-Based Advisory Council

Matt Separa — February 05, 2010

Serious deficiencies exist in the council's recommendations for the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships.

Top Defense Officials Support Repeal of DADT

Matt Separa — February 03, 2010

Admiral Mike Mullen and Secretary of Defense Gates testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Center for Inquiry Opposes Focus on the Family Super Bowl Ad.

Matt Separa — February 01, 2010 — 3 Comments

CFI and the OPP send message to CBS Executives