Almost Diamonds

Archive for January, 2012

Around Freethought Blogs

Things not to miss on the network today.

A Federal John DNA Database

Whatever your position on legalizing prostitution, don’t miss this article.

This Is Aperture

Not quite the geeky reference I thought it was going to be. Much better in fact.

Press Coverage on the MN Atheists Billboards

A nice, warm reception for billboards that are “attacking religion.”

In Our Degenerate Times

This is what I get for reading the local mainstream paper on a Sunday.

Let Them Eat Grass

This year is the 150th anniversary of the U.S.-Dakota War. Haven’t heard of it? Chances are very good you’re not alone.

On This Snowy Saturday Afternoon

Outside is icky right now. Here are some better ideas.

Saturday Storytime: All the Painted Stars

“The point is,” Liu says, “you hardly ever get the ideal situation you’re hoping for. But if you’re lucky, you find something that will suffice.”

Troll Alert: Do Not Engage

Squashing the trolls is one thing; messing around with psychosis is entirely different. Please don’t.

Plots, Posses, and Feminist Terrorist Fist Bumps

Putting the trolls and the sexists on warning–but not too much warning.