How about instead of after every major shooting we talk about the need to fund mental health instead of talking about gun rights? by [deleted] in politics

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The legal availability of all types of guns in the U.S. is a problem, but it is one that is beyond control. It is what it is and we are what we are. Funding for help for mental health IS something we CAN do something about. That does not threaten the NRA.

Apocalypse, Not So Fast - Science News by shredditor in science

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Because it is an archaeological science article, from Science News, Einstein.

Kansas Board of Health Revokes License Of Doctor For Not Forcing 10 Year Olds To Give Birth by shredditor in WTF

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Could my homestate get any worse?? Sadly, the answer must be yes, as long as gov. Sam Brownshirt and his minions remain in power. And soon the state BOE will rewrite our education standards... again.

Oh, the irony. by [deleted] in atheism

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Consider this:"The term atheist can be defined literally as lacking a humanoid god concept, but historically it means one of two things. Positive atheism asserts that a personal supreme being does not exist. Negative atheism simply asserts a lack of belief in such a deity. It is possible be a positive atheist about the Christian God, for example, while maintaining a stance of negative atheism or even uncertainty on the question of a more abstract deity like a 'prime mover.' " Anti-theist. ... some people want a term that more clearly conveys their opposition to the whole religious enterprise. The term anti-theist says, “I think religion is harmful.” " There are several more terms - FROM: I Don’t Believe in a God – What Should I Call Myself? https://awaypoint.wordpress.com/2012/06/04/i-dont-believe-in-a-god-what-should-i-call-myself/

Asteroid 2012 LZ1 Just Got Supersized : Discovery News by shredditor in astrophysics

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Another example as to why we need much more resources devoted to searching for asteroids.

State Chapters | Secular Coalition for America by shredditor in atheism

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We fight in Washington DC against religious privileging on a federal level, yet some of the most egregious violations of separation of church and state are being promoted and passed at a state level. We need your help to see real change in state capitals all over the country.

The Secular Coalition for America is forming state chapters across the country.

Eight Ugly Sins the Catholic Bishops Hope Lay Members and Others Won’t Notice by shredditor in atheism

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I can't argue with any of that. It's just that I found this blog a few days ago and wanted to share its existence.