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Former chemotherapy refugee, 13, now cancer-free: no thanks for doctors

Sunday, November 8th, 2009 · 6 comments

Thirteen-year-old medicine man Daniel Hauser is now cancer free, according to his family. He received his last treatment on Friday, November 5th. If...
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Blasphemy outrage is so seventeenth century

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Just as fear of sorcery has proven to be alive and well, blasphemy outrage is also making a comeback. One...
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Scientology embarrassments multiply as former members leave, speak freely

Monday, October 26th, 2009 · 4 comments

The secretive Church of Scientology has faced some serious public relations challenges in the past week: the...
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Background and information resources regarding Maine's same-sex marriage vote

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On November 3, 2009, Maine voters will determine whether same-sex couples may retain marriage rights as granted by the legislature and signed into law...
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What does "teaching same-sex marriage" in Maine schools mean?

In the ongoing debate about the merits and consequences of allowing same-sex marriage in Maine, proponents of the...
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Crime spree shows psychics can get away with almost anything

Psychic Gina Marie Marks was arrested again this week, for theft of cash from her clients in Hollywood, Florida. Her ongoing crime spree shows just...
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Will Maine same-sex marriage destroy the sanctity of marriage?

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On November 3rd, 2009, Maine will vote to remove or maintain marriage rights for same-sex couples. Religious groups...
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Google explains: Finally, a phenomenon to believe in

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The UFO ride is over, and to the relief of Skeptics everywhere, Google has not given itself over to the paranormal. Google’s third UFO doodle...
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SKEPTIC magazine-- no sacred cows allowed

An excellent resource for any skeptic is the magazine of the same name. Since 1992, SKEPTIC magazine has been providing well-researched and thorough...
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Critical thinking shortage results in epidemic of political paranoia

An epidemic is sweeping the country striking young and old, liberal and conservative alike. Few, if any, Americans...
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