Prominent climate skeptic funded by oil, coal companies
June 30, 2011
One of the most prominent scientists to reject the scientific community's consensus on climate change has admitted to being paid more than $1 million over the past decade by U.S. oil and coal companies.
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Ohio House approves ban on abortions after heartbeat
June 29, 2011
The Ohio House of Representatives has voted to ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detectable, which is usually around 6 or 7 weeks. The legislation does not include exceptions for rape, incest, or the mother's health.
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Stay updated on the CFI Leadership Conference 2011
June 24, 2011
You can keep informed about the Center for Inquiry's Leadership Conference 2011 by following live Tweeting and blogging.
United Nations recognizes LGBT rights for first time ever
June 21, 2011
The U.N. officially endorsed lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered rights in a resolution that narrowly passed the Human Rights Council.
Michael Shermer: The Believing Brain
June 16, 2011
On June 9, 2011, CFI-New York City and NYC Skeptics hosted Michael Shermer for a talk about his new book, "The Believing Brain: From Ghosts and Gods to Politics and Conspiracies — How We Construct Beliefs and Reinforce Them as Truths." Full video, including both the talk and Q&A, is now on CFI's YouTube page.
Legislating morality
June 06, 2011
What does it mean to legislate morality, and it is proper?
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Majority of Americans now support marriage equality
May 26, 2011
New Gallup poll shows 53 percent of Americans believe same-sex marriage should be legal.
Richard Dawkins’ Children’s Book Revealed
May 17, 2011
"The Magic of Reality: How We Know What's Really True" will be released in October 2011.
A pluralist approach to ethics
May 11, 2011
All ethical approaches have their shortcomings, but we can assemble a reasonable moral outlook with parts of each.
Rep. Pete Stark Supports National Day of Reason
May 05, 2011
Congressman makes statement on floor of House of Representatives in support of the 2011 National Day of Reason.
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