Biblical scholar, author, and former born-again Christian Bart Ehrman is recognized as a preeminent expert in the field of biblical criticism. He has authored... Read More

Rebecca Goldstein is a philosopher and acclaimed author whose books include the novels The Mind-Body Problem, The Dark Sister, and her latest, 36 Arguments... Read More

From the Arab Spring and the Great Recession to the Eurozone Crisis and Chinese Inflation: Are We Headed toward a New World Disorder? In... Read More

It's no surprise to hear anti-humanist rhetoric coming out of the Values Voters Summit---an annual conference of Religious Right leaders held in Washington DC.... Read More

This week’s featured poem is by James C. Coomer. He is emeritus professor of political science and former Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs... Read More

By Janet J. Asimov Nowadays, many of us who belong to the species that’s named itself Homo sapiens wonder at the hubris of calling... Read More

By Bill Burgess The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in an important case involving the rule of law and religious organizations last week.  The... Read More

Occupy Wall Street is now in its fourth week, and the ongoing protests against corporate power that began on September 17 have now seen... Read More

By Brian Magee A decision on a preliminary injunction is expected this week from the federal judge overseeing the case where a Rhode Island... Read More

Kids, despite their inexperience, are not dumb. In fact, their ability to comprehend vast quantities of new information continually astounds their parents and teachers.... Read More