GOP congressman says free birth control will end the human race, said a headline that I was very reluctant to […]
blogging, skepticism
New blog network: FreethoughtBlogs
My friend Ed Brayton who currently blogs at Dispatches From the Culture Wars on Scienceblogs is launching a new blogging […]
comedy, politics
A reminder on perspective regarding victimhood…
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politics, sexuality
Speculations on the economics of sterilization: Denmark edition
From the blog of Dan Ariely, professor of behavioral economics: The Economics of Sterilization When it comes to sterilization, Denmark has […]
feminism, gaming, prejudice
How not to deal with misogyny, gaming edition
Girls, keep out! Let’s say you’re planning a big party. Unfortunately, when parties like the one you have in mind […]
politics, religion
When is a pasta strainer not a pasta strainer?
An Austrian man, Niko Alm, was acknowledged the right of wearing a pasta strainer on his head for his driver’s […]
politics
Political mysticism
I’m just going to take a moment to ramble about a way of thinking that I notice regularly, and by […]
LGBT, politics, sexuality
“Hell yes” of the day
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