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ICYMI: May 5 – May 11 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: May 5 – May 11 on the Skepchick Network

Heeeeeeey. I compiled some Skepchick Network posts for you to nosh on. Just some stuff I thought you’d like. NBD. Enjoy. Teen Skepchick Suspension of Disbelief: Iron Man 3 Eddy reviews the latest Tony Stark adventure. Why I Go to the Chiropractor Olivia goes to a chiropractor and she doesn’t care what you think about it. Cultural Attitudes Toward Atheism Beccy explores the differing at... »

ICYMI: April 28 – May 4 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: April 28 – May 4 on the Skepchick Network

Teen Skepchick Eating Disorders Cross Culturally Olivia argues that we need more research into how eating disorders manifest across cultures. Speak Your Mind: Transitions How do you deal with transitioning from one phase of life to another? Why the Green Party Lost My Vote Their stance on alternative medicine lost the Green Party the cherished Eddy vote. Mad Art Lab Frolicking Frogs: Ballet Cospla... »

AI: Abort? Retry? Love forever?

AI: Abort? Retry? Love forever?

Today, Secular Woman is launching a new project called Abort Theocracy, focusing “on the intersection of religious power over women’s bodily autonomy and sovereignty, dedicated to terminating that connection by opposing religious influence in government.” My friend Hemant, the Friendly Athiest, has two major criticisms of the project. Mostly the “abort” and the “... »

The Privileged Underprivileged

The Privileged Underprivileged

The introduction text to the facebook page “Muslim Women Against Femen..Muslimah Pride Day.” reads as follows: On the 4th April. The so called feminist group, FEMEN has declared ‘Topless Jihad Day’ in which they are asking women to go topless and write ‘My Body Against Islamism!’ on their bare breasts. We as Muslim women and those who stand with us, need to show FEMEN and t... »

ICYMI: March 24 – March 30 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: March 24 – March 30 on the Skepchick Network

Put down that morning paper. There’s nothing you need to know in there. (Other than people from Cyprus are called Cypriots. Who knew?) Just snuggle down and catch up on what you missed last week on the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick A Whole-Brain Activity Map, and the Obama Administration The Obama Administration announced a plan to fund a huge effort to map the human brain. But it won... »

ICYMI: March 10 – March 16 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: March 10 – March 16 on the Skepchick Network

Hunker down, folks. It’s time to catch up on all the awesome stuff you missed last week on the Skepchick Network. Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 39: Angling to Get Ahead Mindy is still trying to teach herself physics. See how far she’s gotten. Angry Feminism Olivia defends a recent Guardian op-ed about keeping the anger in feminism. There’s a Pi Day? Eddy explains the ... »

ICYMI: March 3 – March 9 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: March 3 – March 9 on the Skepchick Network

Howdy! It’s time once again to catch up on what you missed last week on the Skepchick Network! Without further ado… Teen Skepchick Science in Fiction What responsibility do writers have to be scientifically accurate? Sexuality: Do We All Have It? Olivia wonders if we are all sexual beings. Religion’s Future Part 2: Secular Solutions Can secular organizations fill the void in a re... »

ICYMI: February 24 – March 2 on the Skepchick Network

ICYMI: February 24 – March 2 on the Skepchick Network

Ahoy, Skepchick readers! It is yet another big week for the ICYMI because, yet again, we have a NEW SISTER SITE. Welcome School of Doubt, a skeptical blog especially for teachers. Drop in and say hello! Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: Otter Penises What’s causing the otter penis bone to shrink? National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Olivia shares how her friends reacted to her eating disorde... »

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