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I am going to be interviewed on a radio program tomorrow that’s sponsored by Minnesota Atheists. The show will be available sometime tomorrow by podcast but to hear it live, here’s the details. To access the show live at 0900 Sunday, go to am950ktnf.com and provide a Minnesota zip code (I’ve been told one to use is 55126). Kathleen Here’s more details: “Atheists Talk” Radio Program Notes for November 9, 2008″Atheists in the Military” – Atheists Talk #044 – Nov. 9, 2008This week we have a Veteran’s Day Special. Yes, there are atheists in foxholes, who serve bravely and honorably along side their religious colleagues. (”God and Country” is a false union.) What is it like to be an atheist in the military? There have been reports of persecution by evangelical Christians against atheists, Jews, Muslims, Catholics, and anyone else who does not have the “proper beliefs.” What is being done about this? Mikey Weinstein and Kathleen Johnson will give us a report from the front lines.Produced by Minnesota Atheists. Directed by August Berkshire. Hosted by Bjorn Watland.

URL: http://change.gov/Featured PostNovember 7, 2008Barack Obama Launches a New Website – Change.govBarack Obama seems to be keeping his promise of change, starting with a website. Today the site change.gov was launched. The site is an open platform, that hopes to engage the American people in the governmental process. From The Raw Story… The official website of US President-elect Barack Obama for his transition to the White House, www.change.gov, went online on Thursday inviting users to offer their ideas for the future of the country. Under the headline of “Open Government,” the website asks readers to “Share Your Vision” via email.”The story of the campaign and this historic moment has been your story,” the website states. “Share your story and your ideas, and be part of bringing positive lasting change to this country.” The website’s homepage notes that it’s “75 days until inauguration,” when Obama is to be sworn in as president on January 20, 2009. It also features a quote from Obama: “Today we begin in earnest the work of making sure that the world we leave our children is just a little bit better than the one we inhabit today