Daily Archives: February 4, 2010

Susan Jacoby on Old Atheists v. the New Atheists

She thinks the New Atheist label for the outspoken post-9-11 atheists is a canard: Try as I might, I find little in the works of Dawkins, Harris et. al.–apart from their knowledge of modern science–that differs significantly from the views … Continue reading

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Wear Your Seat Belt

An amazing ad that is very near to art: Okay, it is art.

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What It’s Like to Be Gay in Uganda

The man with a bag over his head in the video below is from Uganda. He is seeking asylum in the United States, but because his asylum petition could fail he dares not show his face in public. Why? Because … Continue reading

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Going Green by Driving Your Car?

Are human carbon emissions actually greening the Earth? According to the UK’s Independent, a new study says that trees today are growing faster in Maryland than they did 225 years ago (the oldest trees in the study), and the researchers attribute … Continue reading

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