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  • AI: What are we fighting for?

    There have been a lot of difficult, emotional and frustrating conversations in the skeptical blogosphere lately. With regards to feminism and harassment, it’s hard to find someone NOT talking about it, at some level. I have also noticed a couple of worrying things: We’re exhausted: The constant barrage of arguments is starting to get to us. I see it in…

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  • Guest Post: Harassment Happens

    It’s happening again. The skeptical blogosphere is filled with discussion and debate around harassment at skeptical conferences. In particular, some folks have come out to discuss specific incidents of harassment at TAM. We’ve asked one of the people who reported a harassment incident at TAM to tell their story as a guest post here. Lee’s story is below. I am…

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  • Surly Women Grants Round THREE

    You guys! I’m am proud to announce that I have raised enough money to send another group of women to TAM this year. This brings the total number of grants awarded so far up to EIGHTEEN! This also means I have officially beat last years record. WOOOOOT! Want to know how to get more women involved in science and skepticism?…

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  • Guest Post: Ethan Milne’s Science Fair Experiment

    A young SGU listener contacted Rebecca some time back to let her know about his experience with a science fair project this year. He had such a great, compelling story that we asked him to write a guest post for us. I’ll let him do the rest!   My name is Ethan Milne. I am thirteen years old and am…

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  • Global Quickies 06.05

    It is time for your semi-regular dose of skepticism from around the world! Since I don’t want to leave you with a feeling that the world is a horrible, horrible place to live in, this time I’m including two fun ways to get involved in making it a better place (well, three if you count my begging slot for you…

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  • Surly Women Grants: 6 More Winners and a Message

    I have for you six more grant recipients for TAM 2012. That brings the tally to 12 grants awarded so far. Which should bring the attendance of women at the event up to at least 19% now, right? See how easy it is to raise numbers? You just have to be inclusive, understanding and actively working towards positive change.  Something we…

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  • Sex and the Newbie

    Our very own El Mofo laid the smackdown yesterday on how the overt sexualization of speakers is unprofessional, uncouth, and just plain unproductive in building a better skeptical community. Recently, the blogosphere has been abuzz with the issues that sexual harassment by speakers raise, such as disclosure and what can be done to improve the situation. I’ve written in the…

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  • TAM 2012: The First 6 Grant Recipients

    I have been raising money to pay for registrations for women to attend the Amazing Meeting in Las Vegas this year. I have so far raised enough for six registrations! That’s SIX women who normally would not be able to attend the event but now they will be there! I’m SO freakin’ excited and proud! THIS IS SO GREAT! This…

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