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  • Activism

    SCOTUS Takes on Prop 8

    This week, Washington Post/ABC News released a new poll showing that support for marriage equality in the U.S. has reached an all-time high of 58%. This comes just before the U.S. Supreme Court takes up two marriage equality cases, one challenging California’s Prop 8 and one challenging the Defense of Marriage Act. These cases could be serious game changers but…

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  • SkepticismSkepchickNO Feature

    The Norwegian Skepchicks Have Landed!

    Hi! My name is Veronica, and I am managing the new and shiny Norwegian Skepchick blog that we launched yesterday. We had our first meeting with the new writers last Wednesday, seven in total. In addition to me and Marit Simonsen, who’s co-admin, we have: Kristin C who’s an astrophysicist, Kristina A who’s studying psychology, Bendik our “token guy”, who’s also Marit’s brother, Ingvild…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: January 27 – February 2 on the Skepchick Network

    Howdy, Skepchick-ers. Hang on to your hats, because you’re going to blown away by what I’ve got in store for you today. BLOWN. AWAY. Teen Skepchick Science Sunday: The Diversity of Animal Sex Animals copulate in a variety of ways. Ine teaches us about a few. Oscillo: Old Mistakes, Modern Myths Kate warns you not to fall for this bogus…

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  • Meta Stuff

    ICYMI: January 20 – January 26 on the Skepchick Network

    I see you there. It’s OK. You don’t have to hide. I’ve got some sa-weet Skepchick Network posts for you. So come on in. This blog’s for you. Teen Skepchick Stereotypes, Stereotypes Everywhere! Eddy just discovered websites that focus on “games for girls” and he’s a little appalled. Science Says… Ine warns about relying too much on popular representations of…

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  • Skepticism

    The Gay Epi-Genes?

    This is cross-posted from Queereka. I initially did not cross-post it to Skepchick because I didn’t see it making the rounds in the skeptical/atheist blogosphere. But now that I see it popping up (in quite unskeptical ways, I might add), I figured I’d cross-post this to give a different take than I’ve seen elsewhere. I came across this awesomely bad article late…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: November 4 – November 10 on the Skepchick Network

    It was a wild weekend at SkeptiCon. But never fear. I have still managed to read and compile some of the Skepchick Network hits from last week. Enjoy. I’m gonna go pass out. Teen Skepchick Sexism: Scaring Away the Good Ones Vy argues that sexism in the skeptic movement is scaring away young people. Gender v. Sex: Important Distinction Lux…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: October 28 – November 3 on the Skepchick Network

    Look, I know it was Halloween last week. But that’s no excuse to let your skeptical blog-reading slide. Ah, shucks. I can’t stay mad at you. Here’s what you missed last week while you were putting the finishing touches on your Einstein costume. Teen Skepchick The Physics Philes, lesson 20: Here’s Your Sine After all this time, Mindy is still…

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  • Skepticism

    ICYMI: October 21-October 27 on the Skepchick Network

    I hope you’re happy. You missed an entire week of sweet, sweet posts on the Skepchick Network. But it’s not too late. Check out these stunners I’ve compiled for you. You won’t be sorry. Teen Skepchick Eating Disorder Experiences: Where Did It Come From Olivia tries to sum up her experience with an eating disorder. Preparing for the Worst Ine…

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