Almost Diamonds

Archive for September, 2011

Oh, Is It Blasphemy Day?

A command performance.

Tongue-Clucking Grammarian

Really, I try not to judge, but sometimes it’s so hard.

Slutwalk Minneapolis Tomorrow

Tomorrow promises to be a lovely day for a walk by the river, even though that isn’t the point. Register now, donate if you can, and show up at 2 p.m. near downtown. If you’re marching and see us, say, “Hi.” We’ll be the couple in the camouflage kilt and this shirt: Yes, I’m a [...]

The Point of Exorcism

So let’s just admit the truth out loud, now and whenever one of these cases comes up. You don’t commit an exorcism unless your intent is to kill.

File Under: More Liars for Jesus

Maybe you heard about that kid in Texas and had some concern about balancing human decency and freedom of speech (which is already abridged in schools). Maybe you felt some sympathy for a teacher who went too far. Me? I said, “Really?” and turned to Google.

A Good Reason to Be Left Behind

How to guarantee yourself a little rapture, one way or another.

The Dawning of the Age of Female Leadership

Throwing (star)light on the problem of women’s representation in the atheist movement.

Those Damned Lesbian Terrorists

Our airlines and airport police: Making the skies safe for prejudice since 2001.

Bachmann Aided by Pastor…Again

What does Mac Hammond’s decision to work for Michele Bachmann say–aside from “Time for a new IRS complaint!”?

Skepticism Serving Broader Audiences

Delivering on that promise to reach out to nontraditional audiences with science and skepticism. While some people argue about it, others are already doing it.