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Latest House Investigation Leak Oversold

Latest House Investigation Leak Oversold

Today’s leak from the House Intelligence Committee has been oversold by some media outlets and barely rises to the level of news.

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Trump’s Absurd Lies Driven by Raw Emotion, Not Cunning

Trump’s Absurd Lies Driven by Raw Emotion, Not Cunning

45’s penchant for falsehood is hardly motivated by an informed understanding of the mechanics of disinformation, but is rather a byproduct of his fragile ego.

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Another Confused Creationist Is Greeted with Amusement

Another Confused Creationist Is Greeted with Amusement

The next time we’re given cause to wince and chuckle, we might take a moment to imagine what a refocused zeal could look like.

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What Russia’s Meddling Can Tell Us About Their Motives and Our Indifference

What Russia’s Meddling Can Tell Us About Their Motives and Our Indifference

Russia’s tampering in the recent election was so successful because we as a nation are so susceptible.

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What’s In A Miracle?

What’s In A Miracle?

Miracles, evidence, atheism, and breaking away from fundamentalist Christianity. Let’s get into it.

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The U.S. is the Perfect Test Bed for Gun Reform

The U.S. is the Perfect Test Bed for Gun Reform

The only way to find out whether foreign gun control policies would work here is to give them an honest chance.

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Your Doctor Recommended the Flu Vaccine For a Reason—It Saves Lives

A nurse prepares an injection of the influenza vaccine at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts January 10, 2013.  With flu cases in this city up tenfold from last year, the mayor of Boston declared a public health emergency January 9 as authorities around the United States scrambled to cope with a rising number of patients.   REUTERS/Brian Snyder    (UNITED STATES - Tags: HEALTH SOCIETY) - RTR3CANY

Going against the science of vaccination isn’t merely a personal decision, it’s a public health risk.

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Small Changes in Temperature Matter — Probably More Than You Think

Small Changes in Temperature Matter — Probably More Than You Think

In which we hear the common refrain that a few degrees constitutes a “small” change in global temperature. It doesn’t.

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Climate Change Carries Great Risks, But New York Mag Story Goes Too Far

Climate Change Carries Great Risks, But New York Mag Story Goes Too Far

Downplaying the risks associated with climate change is a problem. So are overstatement and exaggeration.

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Caged in the Present as Democracy Wanes

Caged in the Present as Democracy Wanes

Remembering our past skirmishes with authoritarian movements can aid us in preserving the freedoms we take for granted in the present.

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Leaving the Paris Pact Puts America Last

Leaving the Paris Pact Puts America Last

The Trump administration’s decision to cancel the Paris deal endangers our planet, our economy, and our international standing.

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Conservative and Evangelical Voices Rally for Climate Action

Conservative and Evangelical Voices Rally for Climate Action

Meet the conservative and evangelical voices hoping to jump-start action on climate.

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