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Put a face on atheism

The Freedom from Religion Foundation, lead in part by Dan Barker who is one of my heroes, has launched a billboard campaign about being out of the closet as an atheist. You can visit the campaign's web site to contribut…
Back to writing about shit that matters

I'm well enough that I Monday I'm going to start writing about religion and politics again, including daily work at Atheism Resource. I am sorry for the time I've spent away, but it was necessary and good for me. I will…
High Schools: Uncharted Territory

This was my plenary talk from the American Humanists Association's National Conference. On first glance it may seem as though I'm puddling up at the end or that I'm a fairly nice guy. Fuck you if you have that opinion.…
The three things of which I'm most proud

Tomorrow I intend to write a full blog about the Des Moines trip. There's a lot to talk about. I gave a good talk that resulted in a standing ovation that lasted over a minute. It went on for so long that eventually I…
I'm on a shirt! Also, Hitchens wrote us a letter

Saw this on someone walking past me today and about did a double take. Still feels like I'm dreaming living this crazy life. Will post a mega entry with pics from the event on the way home on Monday. Christopher Hitche…
Eagle had landed

Team SSA is in Des Moines for the American Atheists National Convention. The hotel room is swaaaaaaaaaaaank. I'm about to go check out their workout facilities. As always, I'll be tweeting away the weekend (using the h…
The Ultimate Easter Quiz – Jesus Gets Nailed!

Via Phil Ferguson: Recently I contacted my friend David Fitzgerald and asked if he would create an Easter Quiz. David Fitzgerald is (among other things) a historical researcher and the author of the new book “NAILE…
I kissed a girl and I liked it

With the exception of one blip, mirrors have reflected a normal image ever since Saturday night. It's so strange to not have my heart race at the prospect of seeing my reflection. It's odd not to have my weight always o…
High-functioning crazies, represent!

Catherine Zeta-Jones has come out as a diagnosed bipolar II. In sharing her experience, the actress put a very public face on a mental illness experienced by millions. The key indicator of bipolar II, experts say, is a c…
Live-blogging Nick News

On Nick News right now is a segment that will include a clip from Alabama student Duncan Henderson, who is an atheist. The segment is on religion. Opening right now. Christian kids throwing out cliches about this being…