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December 29, 2016
Bigoted Boy Scouts kick out 8-year-old transgender boy
The Boy Scouts of America, one of the most bigoted groups in the country have issued a ban to an 8-year-old transgender boy, Joe Maldonado, in New Jersey.
Bristol Palin says that artists who refuse to perform at Trump’s inauguration are ‘sissies’
Bristol Palin, daughter of Sarah Palin, went on one really strange rant against performing artists who won't play for Trump's inauguration.
Danthropology Podcast: Fighting God with Dave Silverman
On this episode, hosts Dan Arel and Sean Taylor discuss atheism with American Atheists president and author of Fighting God, Dave Silverman.
December 28, 2016
New Ark Encounter ad asks visitors to ‘Think Bigger’ and donate $3.5 million illegally
In a new ad campaign, the Ark Encounter is touting the size of their structure and encouraging visitors to the struggling park to make an illegal donation.
Ohio GOP sneaks line into health bill making assisted suicide a felony
Ohio has made assisted suicide for patients in immense pain or suffering from terminal illness, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison.
Utah’s Democratic Party approves the creation of a Secular Caucus
The Secular Coalition for America is celebrating a victory in Utah as its Democratic Party has approved the creation of a Secular Caucus.
December 27, 2016
Actress Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60
The actress best known for her role as Princess Leia Organa in Star Wars has passed at the age of 60 following a massive heart attack
December 23, 2016
Seth Meyers introduces ‘Skeptic on a Stick’ for your rational holiday
Late night with Seth Meyers aired this hilarious commercial for Skeptic on a Stick, and their bonus, The Little Bummer Boy, a perfect addition to any families godless household. I know this is a joke, but I would totally buy one. Shut up and take my money!
December 22, 2016
Kentucky governor declares 2017 the ‘Year of the Bible’
For the second year in a row, Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has declared the coming new year, the Year of the Bible, ignoring the constitution once again
Danthropology Podcast: Science-based parenting with Tara Haelle
On this episode, my co-host host Sean Taylor and I discuss science-based parenting with journalist and author Tara Haelle. Tara is the author of The Informed Parent and is a vocal activist for science. We discuss vaccines, spanking, Trump, and just what kind of information you can find in her new book. We discuss vaccines [Read More...]
