In Iowa, being an atheist, humanist, or secular person is still seen as an anomaly by a lot of folks, especially well-meaning people who are struggling with many of the actions of our state and federal government.
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Commentary
Humor
Shirt Happens
When I throw on a pair of jeans and a t-shirt to walk the dog, it’s not as if I’m trying to impress anyone. But one morning, impress someone I did.
Perspective
The White House Faith Office is All About the Grift
Despite the veneer of legitimacy, a strong undercurrent of personal bias and discrimination against non-Christians flow through the office.
Perspective
Values Are Centered Within Humanity, Not Divinity
Authoritarian ideological systems, whether religious or political, are great at sneaking in assumptions that are hoped never to be identified or questioned. A major one here is how decision-making concerning ethical importance is centered on the human person.
Advocacy
Grassroots Advocacy v. Tyranny: America’s Favorite Pastime Since 1776
Our data shows the most effective way to stop negative legislation in its tracks is simply to show up.
President's Letter
Resiliency and Resistance in the Second Age of Trump
Public protest and rallies don’t just show that the administration’s actions are profoundly unpopular; they show the people in tiny Idaho towns or in rural communities in the Bible Belt that they aren’t alone.
President's Letter
This Time Is Different
We knew a second Trump Administration would present new and profound threats to our values and to our democracy. They’re proving us right every day.
Advocacy
The State of State Education Policy
State education policy is constantly shifting. But attempts to inject religious into public schools, redirect taxpayer money to religious schools through voucher schemes, or even allow students to leave school to attend religious classes are pervasive.
Why I Am An Atheist
From the Bottom of My Heart, I Know I’m “Satanized”
I’ve always found myself playing Devil’s Advocate and living on the periphery. So, why not fully embrace that?
