Women in Secularism Explained… by David Brooks?
There seems to be a certain amount of confusion and disagreement about the purpose of the Center for Inquiry’s Women in Secularism (WIS) conference, the third annual of which was held this past weekend in... Read More
Let’s Talk about the Suppression of Women’s Speech
I am an extremely extroverted and talkative person. While I have sometimes been complimented for my outgoing personality, I have always been extremely self-conscious of my “chatty ways.” I always find myself apologizing for verbally... Read More
How Watching Football is Like Going to Church (But Better)
Last Saturday history was made: Michael Sam, a defensive end from the University of Missouri, became the first openly gay football player to be drafted into the National Football League. As a proud supporter of... Read More
Losing My Religion and Going Public on Facebook
Lots of people lose their religious faith and just keep quiet about it. They have great reasons for doing so. Entire communities and family relationships are built on agreement that God is real. Publicly express... Read More
Divergent Actress Says She Isn’t a Feminist, But Does She Know What That Means?
“Do you consider yourself a feminist?” It’s an interview question being asked of all the young actresses these days. Especially those starring in dystopian book-to-movie franchises with strong feminist undertones. Shailene Woodley, star of the... Read More
Are You Blessed or Just Bragging?
Gratitude is a universal feeling, as is the notion that sometimes you just get lucky. Religion isn’t required to feel grateful for life’s unexpected gifts, no matter the magnitude. And some of us can recognize... Read More
A Long Way to Go for Atheist Equality: An Analysis of the Doe v. Acton Pledge Case
To call it a disappointment would be an understatement. Last week’s ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) in the case of Doe v. Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, where the court upheld the “under... Read More
