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# science
The AAI chose to ride the fame of an atheist anti-vaccine and alt med crank instead of awarding someone who actually advances science and skepticism.
# politics
Religious commentators are trying to soothe scared believers that atheism is just a fad. In reality, skepticism of organized religion is quickly growing.
# science
Philosopher Michael Ruse would like his discussions about science and religion to have a lot less science and a lot more credulity towards faith...
# science
Most people in a hole know to stop digging. Mooney and Kirshenbaum are bringing in heavy mining equipment and redoubling their efforts.
# politics
When your worldview gets popular, you're going to get followers who are in it only to jump on the bandwagon.
# education
I'm not going to the Creation Museum for pretty much the same reason I wash my hands after using a public restroom.
# politics
After Stalin's crackdowns were over, the USSR was a lot less hostile to religion than Americans are often taught.
# science
According to an anti-science demagogue, teaching evolution and being an atheist is banned by law.
# education
While parodies are rife on the internet, some people to go extreme lengths to keep their children from questioning their beliefs.
# politics
Fundamentalists want credit to their chosen deity for everything that happens in your life. Except the bad stuff that is...