Monthly Archives: July 2011

Conservative Republicans are inconsistent in their rhetoric on Europe. Usually they complain about European socialism, but they frequently express appreciation for European austerity programs and nuclear energy. So what’s going on? In the end, it all comes down to Christian … Continue reading →

Book Review – The Black Humanist Experience: An Alternative to Religion Humanists come from many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds; however, quite often it seems as though most humanists are whites of European descent. This perception is not without foundation, … Continue reading →

Bakersfield – Just days after federal officials found the Tehachapi Unified School District failed to investigate or respond appropriately to the bullying of a gay, 13-year-old middle school student who later hanged himself, his mother filed a wrongful-death lawsuit.

A gay couple in Taunton, Somerset, say that Christian street preacher told them to “burn in hell”. Craig Manning and his civil partner, who does not want to be named, say they were walking through the town centre holding hands … Continue reading →

The problem, of course, is that their “business” has received Medicaid dollars to administer an ex-gay therapy that’s been discredited by some of the largest professional psychological, pediatric and psychiatric organizations in the world. And, of course, Bachmann has run … Continue reading →

Texas lawmakers cut sex ed from two six-month courses to a single unit of “abstinence only” education. But early indications showed that the program wasn’t working. In fact, teens in almost all high school grades were having more sex after … Continue reading →

Despite the manufacturers’ claims, the only active ingredient in such energy drinks is caffeine. Caffeine is a psychoactive stimulant. It does not provide your body with energy fuel, like food does; instead it temporarily reduces drowsiness and increases your alertness. … Continue reading →