5 Books All Atheists and Other Outsiders Should Read

"Yes, you really should read the Bible. And plenty of Orwell."

http://www.faithstreet.com/onfaith/2014/08/25/5-books-all-atheists-and-other-outsiders-should-read/33816

Are Americans Like Douglas McAuthur McCain a Threat to America?

The startling news that an American, Douglas McAuthur McCain, died fighting with extremist Islamist rebels in Syria again raises concerns that the Obama administration has sounded for months — that Americans could come back home hardened by conflict in Iraq and Syria and trained to launch terrorist attacks on their own homeland...

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/are-americans-douglas-mcauthur-mccain-threat-america-n189726

Sunset from Blackrock Summit. Shenandoah National Park, VA [1125x750] [OC]

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Federal Appeals Court Judge: Ban On Same-Sex Marriage Is 'Based On Hate' | ThinkProgress

"There’s no subtle way to describe a federal appeals court’s reaction to an attorney for the state of Wisconsin’s effort to defend marriage discrimination on Tuesday. It was a bloodbath."

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2014/08/26/3476116/federal-appeals-court-judge-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-is-based-on-hate/

Listen to the oral arguments.

Shocking Picture of What Life Will Look Like When You Can't Afford to Retire

Will you be ready for the life of a nomad, permanently in search of temporary work?

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Marco Rubio Hints At A Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration

WASHINGTON -- Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) contends that unilateral action by President Barack Obama on immigration, which is expected this fall, will do... Read more

Bad History: Another Ala. Official Thinks The Constitution Is Based On The Ten Commandments

There can be no doubt that putting up a religious display on government property is an unconstitutional endorsement of religion. No matter what Tim Guffey claims, such a monument would send the message that non-believers are not welcome in Alabama.
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Chuck Todd Sets The Stage For A More Pro-GOP "Meet The Press"

When a Republican Senator starts a response about the November Midterms with, 'not to be too pejorative, but EVERYTHING this administration does is ab... Read more

Dem Candidate Sends Anti-Choice Group 'Prevent Abortion' Condoms

""Thank you for taking the time to write to me about your anti-abortion stance," Woods wrote in a letter to the group, which was reported by the Phoenix New Times. "While I cannot support policies that jeopardize the health and the stability of women and their families, there are many measures that I do support that are proven to quickly enhance the well-being of women— and to significantly reduce abortion. These proven pro-family, pro-woman initiatives include: promoting sexually healthy, knowledgeable and responsible communities beginning in our K-12 schools; expanding publicly supported family planning services including universally accessible birth control for all women; and strengthening government empowerment programs for low-income women and their children." ... Read more

Legalizing Medical Marijuana Can Help Prevent People From Overdosing On Painkillers

The rate at which doctors doled out painkillers has nearly doubled in the last 10 years. The results, unfortunately, have been ... Read more

Proof That The Tobacco Industry Is Successfully Turning Teens Into New Smokers

A new government study shows that e-cigarette users are more likely to experiment with combustible cigarettes.The post Proof ... Read more

Obamacare Premiums Will Fall In Arkansas

The news undermines GOP predictions. The post Obamacare Premiums Will Fall In Arkansas appeared first on ThinkProgress. Read more

Health-Care Fears Loom Large in Gay Marriage Cases

"...Trampf told hospital workers Heyning was her domestic partner, but she said they refused to allow her to make any decisions without the documents. When Trampf tried to answer questions for Heyning, who was having trouble responding after regaining consciousness, the hospital staff ignored her.

"That's when I realized I really didn't have any rights in the situation," Trampf said in a recent telephone interview. "Heterosexual couples don't have to pull out anything."...

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/health-care-fears-loom-large-gay-marriage-cases-25109103?singlePage=true

The Decline of Liberalism Threatens Secularism in America

Statehouses are succumbing to the agenda of the Christian right...

 

"...“Here, after all, is a rebellion against the ‘establishment’ that has wound up cutting the tax on inherited estates. Here is a movement whose response to the power structure is to make the rich even richer; whose answer to the inexorable degradation of working-class life it to lash out angrily as labor unions and liberal workplace-safety programs; whose solution to the rise of ignorance in America is to pull the rug out from under public education,” writes Thomas Frank.."

http://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/decline-liberalism-threatens-secularism-america?paging=off&current_page=1

Sovereign Citizen Crashes SUV With Stash Of Marijuana, Guns, Chickens, And IEDs

"...Upon inspection, police discovered that the Ford Explorer was carrying marijuana, improvised explosive devices, a large amount of ammunition and two "AK-47-style rifles". When arrested, Grim told the police he is a "sovereign citizen," one of the fastest growing home-grown terror movements in the US, according to the FBI..."... Read more

Supporting Our Troops? 620K Military Familes Need Food Pantries To Eat

Have you noticed that everybody in Washington just loves a war, but they hate providing medical care and feeding the people who have to fight it for t... Read more

Rich Lowry: Pro-Immigration Republicans Should Be 'Shot' And 'Hanged'

He has a suggestion regarding how to deal with Republicans who say that "there are jobs that Americans won't do."
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Gov. Christie Shifted Pension Cash To High Risk Funds, Cost Taxpayers $3.8 Billion

Well, there you go. The "means what he says and says what he means" Chris Christie has built up support for his presidential run by setting up an arra... Read more

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