Gay Dads Develop Brain Patterns Of Both Mothers And Fathers, Study Finds

 New research calls into question marriage equality opponents' claims that mothers and fathers are not interchangeable.The post ... Read more

Reporter Jorge Ramos Practices REAL Journalism with John Boehner

During a press conference held by House Speaker John Boehner, the Fusion network's Jorge Ramos practiced actual journalism by refusing to allow the Speaker to deflect a question about immigration reform by talking about Obamacare.

In this clip Ben Mankiewicz of The Young Turks breaks down this rare event and awards Ramos the non-existed "Turk of the Day" award.

http://youtu.be/DWVBQSoXFck

Democrats Pushing To Restart Funding For CDC Gun Violence Report

"Two Congressional Democrats are unveiling legislation this morning that would restart the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's gun violence research efforts.

Since 1996, when a small CDC-funded study on the risks of owning a firearm ignited opposition from Republicans, the CDC's budget for research on firearms injuries has shrunk to zero.

The result, as we've detailed, is that many basic questions about gun violence — such as how many Americans are shot each year — remain unanswered."

http://youtu.be/4QdZ87ptD4k

New York Federal Judge: Tens Of Thousands Of Innocent People Have Likely Pleaded Guilty

Threatening defendants with draconian mandatory minimum sentences is like forcing them to "choose between Satan and Lucifer," ... Read more

Christian Doctor On Why He Performs Abortions: ‘I Came To A Deeper Understanding Of My Spirituality’

Dr. Willie Parker didn't perform abortions for the first 12 years of his practice. But then he changed his mind because of his ... Read more

Father Of UCSB Shooting Victim Speaks Out On CNN

"With a California town grieving the deaths of six college students killed by a mentally ill man, one victim's father on Monday blamed the killings on politicians who failed to tighten gun laws after a mass school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.

Richard Martinez, whose son Christopher Michael-Martinez, 20, was gunned down on Friday night in Isla Vista, California, said similar rampages would continue until lawmakers took action on guns."

http://youtu.be/u38LLKgp_f4

Disgraceful: 30 Murders by Guns in England 2012 vs. 8,855 in U.S.

In the wake of the Santa Barbara killings, the U.S. continues to hand out powerful magazine-fed firearms to almost anyone who wants one without background checks.

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Gasland Filmmaker Josh Fox Pushes Back at Critics and Disinformation About Fracking

Fox says corporate misinformation tactics cloud the true environmental debate.

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Why Do Many Christians Still Literally Believe in Demons and Satan?

Hundred of years after the scientific revolution, the Catholic church still subscribes to the belief that the cosmos is swarming with evil spirits.

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The Rise of the Progressive City

With liberal hopes dashed in Washington, political energy is gathering in cities, where social change is actually possible.

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Why Google’s driverless cars change everything

Our lives are ruled by cars even if we don’t drive – Matt Warman says Google will end that era.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/10859937/Why-Googles-driverless-cars-change-everything.html

6 Uses for Windex You Should Know

Glass Cleaner... the alpha and the omega of sprays, often rumored to fix just about any problem. After lots of experimentation we've put together a list of 6 unusual uses for windex (or glass cleaner), let's streak on in...

http://youtu.be/KbWUC6qqU0U

Animal Impressions 4 | Crabstickz (humor)

http://youtu.be/hLyG5ZJWsJM

How I made Ken Ham ANGRY

The Friendly Atheist
http://youtu.be/l0D4w90WO5Y

Hypocrites

Sen. Bernie Sanders discusses veterans issues with Rev. Al Sharpton on MSNBC.

http://youtu.be/aWsXqoxeZto

Google’s new driverless car has no brakes or steering wheel

...The electric-powered car is simple: two seats, two buttons and a screen that displays the route. A combination of laser and radar sensors do all the work, rendering brakes, a steering wheel and accelerator pedal unnecessary...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2014/05/28/googles-new-driverless-car-has-no-brakes-or-steering-wheel/?tid=hp_mm

Stuart Watson (Freedom From Religion Foudation/FreeThought Radio)

...about pastors who abuse the IRS “Housing Allowance,” and have other “financial questions” in their ministries.

Interview:
http://ffrf.libsyn.com/guest-tv-reporter-stuart-watson

You'll Never Guess Where the U.S. Ranks in the Latest World's Happiest Countries Survey

No, not even close to being in the top ten.

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Happy Birthday, Darwin! Exposing Religious Voucher Failures (Freedom From Religion Foundation, FreeThought Radio)

In the News: Freethought Radio comments on international blasphemy prosecutions, UN committee evaluation of Vatican failings, and asks you to do your bit and buy Girl Scout cookies! (Antiabortionists have called boycott.) Birthdates honored: Charles Darwin, Philip Appleman and Phyllis Rose. Song: God’s Grandeur, words by Phil Appleman, music by Dan Barker. Guest: Patrick Elliott talks about a North Carolina state/church victory stopping a prayerful school coach that's grabbing national attention, and details shocking details his open records request uncovered about a religious voucher school in Milwaukee that closed its doors after receiving more than $2 million in tax dollars.

Interview:
http://ffrf.libsyn.com/happy-birthday-darwin-exposing-religious-voucher-failures-see-more-at-http-ffrf-org-news-radio-shows-sthash-t-kvln-tky-dpuf

Ronald L. Numbers: The Creationists

In the news: Annie Laurie and Andrew discuss FFRF’s new creationism law FAQ, Andrew’s complaint to New York officials over infant endangerment, deaths from ultra-Orthodox circumcision ritual. Birthdates honored: Charles Darwin, Galileo, Jeremy Bentham and Susan B. Anthony. Song: “It’s Only Natural,” Dan’s jazz love ballad inspired by Richard Dawkins’ book, “Unweaving the Rainbow,” paying homage to love, natural selection and Darwin, beautifully sung by Susan Hofer. Guest: the erudite and entertaining Professor Ronald L. Numbers, University of Wisconsin,-Madison, author of the definitive history, The Creationists.

Interview:
http://ffrf.libsyn.com/guest-professor-ronald-l-numbers-author-the-creationists