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Alabama Mayor Offers Half-Hearted Apology After Urging “Killing” of LGBTQ People

Mark Chambers refuses to resign over the death threats he made.

Unaware of First Amendment, 67% of GOP Say Flag Burners Should Lose Citizenship

Are they aware there's something that comes before the Second Amendment?

Anti-Vaxxer Sues NY to Give Religious Groups the Right to Spread Measles Again

Being religious doesn't give you a right to infect the public with a disease.

Read This Canadian’s Glorious Takedown of the Anti-Abortion Film “Unplanned”

The Christian film is an "ugly, malicious and potentially dangerous piece of religious and political propaganda."

Religious Leaders in TX Blessed a Local Abortion Clinic (Like, In a Good Way)

Did the prayers help? No. But it's the thought that counts.

France Will Finally Stop Reimbursing People Who Buy Homeopathic “Medicine”

Good. There's no reason to reward people for buying homeopathic pills.

Iranian Sentenced to 12.5 Years and 74 Lashes For Playing Metal Music

Thankfully, he's found asylum in Norway.

Quebec Finally Removes Crucifix from National Assembly Council Chamber

After initially saying it could stay, Premier François Legault has taken it down in the name of unity.

Kanye West Cites the Worst Book in the Bible as Inspiration for His Fashion Line

Brace yourself for the dumbest thing you'll hear all day.

VA GOP Legislator: Women Who Get Raped Are Naïve Since They’re Not Carrying Guns

State Sen. Amanda Chase is blaming victims for sexual assaults committed against them.