It does, but not all of us are lib progressives though...

Yeah it is. I mean it is logical and critical thinking tends to send you in that direction.
It isn't mandatory. I mean some people will still be more conservative because atheism isn't a "political" position.

I know socialism gets a bad rap in the US but unhealthy, uneducated people probably aren't good for an economy in the long game

all predominantly atheist countries are very liberal and socialist (like the US tends to call them).

There is a small Republican Atheist group you can join. Click on "Discuss" and select "Groups."

Groups are not listed alphabetically. Page down for the Republican Atheist group.

As a lifelong Democrat, I have a strong, community service ethic. You're welcome.

Do some research. A simple Google search revealed:

"Self-identified atheists tend to be aligned with the Democratic Party and with political liberalism. About two-thirds of atheists (69%) identify as Democrats (or lean in that direction), and a majority (56%) call themselves political liberals (compared with just one-in-ten who say they are conservatives). Atheists overwhelmingly favor same-sex marriage (92%) and legal abortion (87%). In addition, three-quarters (74%) say that government aid to the poor does more good than harm."

Source: Pew Research Center, June 1, 2016.

[pewresearch.org]

I'm actually surprised by the number of people here who are for bigger and more invasive government.

It's like they are replacing the Sky Daddy for Government Sugar Daddy/Pimp who will take the money they earn and give them a small allowance and spend the rest of the money on making the Pimp organization bigger....while giving a few gifts here and there to keep people quiet.

There is NOTHING wrong with being socially liberally -- allowing free and consenting adults to do as they please as long as they don't harm others. But, there is also nothing wrong with being fiscally conservative and wanting a smaller, less invasive government and taking responsibility for our own lives instead of sucking at the government's teat.

According to Pew research, more than 2/3 of atheists identified with the Democratic party. Obama captured something like 75 percent of those who had no religious affiliation.

Statistically, most everyone here is going to be a left-leaning individual. That said, there are groups for conservative non-believers if you need a safe space (lol, had to) from those with different beliefs.

Yes, most non religious people are liberals in my experience. I would be surprised if there were too many right wingers here. If there are any they are keeping their heads down!

The last time I had a leaning bent, I fell clean over.