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Science Over Political Party
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Science over Party: Five Tips for the Left and Right
Timothy J. Redmond
Democrats and Republicans have accused each other of waging a “war on science” (Mooney 2006; Stossel 2018). Unfortunately, they both have a point. Mistrusting science is often a bipartisan endeavor. Democrats and Republicans are routinely at odds. Each party’s members have distinct views on everything from public policy and candidate evaluations to food and entertainment …
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Secular Ethics of Love
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Out with Agape Love and in with Secular Love Ethics
Enrico Gnaulati
Because the following article is a critique of biblical views of marriage, much of the language is within a husband/wife binary. This should not be taken as support for the view that marriage can only be between one man and one woman. The Center for Inquiry fully supports marriage equality and inclusivity.—Editors One of the unsung …
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Tell Your Senators to Oppose Nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Secretary of HHS
November 21, 2024The Center for Inquiry (CFI) urges our supporters to make their voices heard on a crucial matter of public health: Join us in opposing the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). As CFI president and CEO Robyn Blumner declared, Kennedy “may very well be the worst possible …
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“I Am Here to Correct That” – Food Health Myths, Competing Ontologies, and Bird Flu
November 27, 2024Welcome to the Morning Heresy, CFI’s roundup of news and headlines for the reality-based community. We’ve spent a lot of time on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s anti-vaccine fearmongering, but that barely scratches the surface of his long history of spreading anti-science nonsense. In her latest Skeptical Inquirer feature, Andrea Love argues “RFK JR. Can’t Champion …
“Blasphemy-Lite” – The Latest Free Inquiry, Lone Star Letdown, and More
November 25, 2024Ahoy-hoy! Welcome to the Morning Heresy, CFI’s roundup of news and headlines for the reality-based community. The December/January issue of Free Inquiry—the first under the editorship of Ronald Lindsay—is now available to read online. The cover feature by Thomas Ricento asks “Can America Survive as a Secular Democracy?,” while Russell Blackford’s new op-ed warns that …
“Completely and Utterly Depressing” – CFI Calls for Action, Religious Indoctrination, and Butcher Blocks
November 22, 2024Welcome to the Morning Heresy, CFI’s thrice-weekly roundup of news and headlines for the reality-based community. CFI’s Office of Public Policy (OPP) has issued an Action Alert to help CFI supporters tell their Senators to oppose Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s nomination to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy is manifestly unfit to …
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‘The Worst Possible Choice’: Center for Inquiry Blasts Selection of RFK, Jr. to Head Health and Human Services
November 15, 2024Following the announcement that President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to run the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Inquiry (CFI) President and CEO Robyn Blumner issued the following statement: “Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is wholly unqualified and manifestly unfit to lead America’s top public health agency—or any public …
The Circumstances Have Changed. Our Mission Has Not.
November 6, 2024The Center for Inquiry is dedicated to promoting reason, science, and secular values. That has been true since this organization was founded. It was true yesterday. And it remains true today. It is likely that the election results will usher in efforts at retrenchment on all three fronts, but that’s not the end of the …
Center for Inquiry Files Suit in Texas Seeking Legal Recognition for Secular Celebrants
October 28, 2024The Center for Inquiry (CFI) is going back to court to challenge the privileged status granted religious organizations and individuals under Texas marriage law. In a new lawsuit filed Friday in United States District Court, CFI is demanding legal recognition of marriage officiants who are trained and certified through its groundbreaking Secular Celebrant program. Currently, …