In The News

1. “Florida Man Erupts: Chaz Stevens and the Rise of the Provocative Activist” (Miami New Times, 2014): This in-depth article delves into Stevens’ early activism in Deerfield Beach, his use of satire and provocation, and his impact on local politics.

2. “Satan vs. Santa: Chaz Stevens Takes Festivus Poles National” (NPR, 2015): This NPR piece focuses on Stevens’ controversial campaign of placing Festivus poles on government property alongside Christmas displays, sparking debates about religious freedom and government neutrality.

3. “Chaz Stevens’ ‘Satan or Silence’ Campaign: A Win for Secularism?” (Patheos, 2016): This article from a religious website examines Stevens’ “Satan or Silence” project, where he requested to deliver Satanic invocations at government meetings, leading to the removal of religious invocations altogether.

4. “Chaz Stevens, the Activist Who Takes on God (and Everyone Else)” (The Washington Post, 2017): This Washington Post article explores Stevens’ broader activism, including his challenges to religious displays in schools and his advocacy for separation of church and state.

5. “Florida Man Wins: Chaz Stevens Forces Deerfield Beach to Stop Praying” (Reason Magazine, 2018): This libertarian-leaning piece celebrates Stevens’ legal victory against Deerfield Beach for opening city council meetings with prayer, leading to a policy change allowing both religious and secular invocations.

6. “Chaz Stevens Takes His ‘Festivus for All’ Tour to Florida Capitol” (Tallahassee Democrat, 2018): This local news story covers Stevens’ installation of a Festivus pole at the Florida Capitol, highlighting his continued activism against religious displays on government property.

7. “Chaz Stevens, the ‘Godless Gadfly,’ Retires from Activism” (South Florida Sun Sentinel, 2019): This announcement in the Sun Sentinel marked Stevens’ temporary retirement from activism, focusing on his business providing emotional support animal documentation.

8. “Chaz Stevens, the ‘Satanic Santa Slayer,’ Returns with a New Target: Jesus Camp” (Miami New Times, 2022): This article reports on Stevens’ renewed activism, challenging the construction of a Christian summer camp in Broward County and criticizing its alleged discriminatory practices.

9. “Chaz Stevens Takes on ‘In God We Trust’ on Florida License Plates” (WLRN, 2023): This recent radio story covers Stevens’ lawsuit against the state of Florida for its “In God We Trust” license plate slogan, arguing it violates the separation of church and state.

10. “Chaz Stevens: Florida’s Most Notorious Activist” (Vice, 2023): This Vice documentary offers a comprehensive overview of Stevens’ career, featuring interviews with him and his supporters, providing deeper context and diverse perspectives on his activism.