Category Archives: Politics

Stop the Religious Persecution!

Posted on February 22, 2012 by M J Shepherd

(In response to these posts.)

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In Georgia, a School Board President Faces Opposition Simply Because He Won’t Reveal His Religious Preference

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

A man named Leonard Presberg was recently elected to the Fayette County Board of Education (in Georgia). That was back in November. In January, he was named Chairman of the board. What are his views on education? You would think … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics | 101 Comments

Finally, Some Good News for Secular Parents in Morinville, Alberta

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

A couple of weeks ago (and many times before that), I posted about Donna Hunter and the other parents in Morinville, Alberta (Canada) who have been trying to get just one secular school to open in the area. Right now, … Continue reading →

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Utah Pays Nearly $400,000 to Settle Road Crosses Case

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

A couple of months ago, we found out that the Supreme Court had refused to hear a case in which Highway Patrol Officers in Utah were putting up 12-foot-tall Christian Crosses in honor of fallen comrades. That meant the atheists … Continue reading →

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Anonymous Woman Suing City Over Prayers Reveals Her Identity

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

Last week, I mentioned how the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors in Virginia began each meeting with a prayer to Jesus Christ. An anonymous woman had sued the city in response — but a judge ruled that the only way … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s House Gearing Up to ‘Probe’ Women Who Want Abortions

Posted on February 16, 2012 by katied

The Virginia House passed a bill 63-36 requiring that women who wish to have an abortion must submit to a “transvaginal ultrasound.” This would be a mandatory procedure and women would not have the right/freedom to refuse. The ultrasound legislation … Continue reading →

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Support for Evolution Education Comes from a Surprising Source

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

Even though the Indiana Creationism Bill has been effectively killed (for now), there’s still a anti-evolution bill pending in New Hampshire. Thankfully, someone testified against it in front of the House Education Committee yesterday: “It would be a blow to … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, General, Politics, Science | 21 Comments

Attack of the Theocrats!: A Review and an Interview with Author Sean Faircloth

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Emily Dietle

This past October, while attending the TX Freethought Convention, I had the opportunity to hear Sean Faircloth speak. Directly following his presentation, I ventured to the bookstore and purchased his first book, Attack of the Theocrats! How the Religious Right … Continue reading →

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Gov. Christine Gregoire Gives Fantastic Speech Before Signing Marriage Equality Bill

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

If you haven’t seen it yet, Washington Governor Christine Gregoire signed the bill for marriage equality earlier today and her pre-signing speech is just beautiful to listen to: The only disappointing part is where she explains in a positive way … Continue reading →

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In England, a Town Council Prayer is Ruled Unlawful

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Hemant Mehta

The Bideford town council in Devon (in England) did something even American cities don’t do. Instead of praying before meetings, they scheduled them right on the agenda. It took one of the councilmembers, Clive Bone, to finally try to put … Continue reading →

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