Rita Swan and Protecting Children from Religious Exemptions

March 09, 2012

Last weekend, I had a chance to hear about the advocacy work of Dr. Rita Swan. She gave a talk at the Moving Secularism Forward Conference, and I want to share what I learned because protecting children is a concern we should all have as secular humanists, and as decent human beings.

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CFI On Campus Updates

February 16, 2012

Dren Asselmeier gives updates on CFI On Campus affiliates.

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This Week’s Good News

February 08, 2012

Dren Asselmeier reviews the drama between Planned Parenthood and Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, as well as the recent ruling on Proposition 8.

I Stand with Planned Parenthood

February 01, 2012

Susan G. Komen for the Cure has cut off funding to Planned Parenthood, even though Planned Parenthood has used that funding to provide nearly 170,000 breast exams.

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Indiana Senate Hates Science, Loves Jesus

January 26, 2012

Anti-evolution/pro-creationism bills are popping up in 2012. 

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Why Students are a Priceless Investment

January 04, 2012

Students, young people, and the “30 under 30” that some people reference (the idea that 30% of people under 30 are not religious, which I can’t confirm the accuracy of right now, but is still relevant in this context) are part of a growing trend to include students in activism and secular organizations. Some organizations, like American Atheists, have done innovative things to get students involved. Offering free or reduced rates for organization membership, giving free or very inexpensive entry to conferences, and offering grants and scholarships to students for their hard work and dedication to our missions are all simple measures that attract students and make them feel important to our movement.

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