Read More Freedom From Religion Foundation Yesterday was the first day of the fall term for the U.S. Supreme Court, but already it is attacking reproductive rights — and women’s right to life. The action to … More » from Women’s right to life is endangered by “pro-life” judges The post Women’s right to life […]
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Read More Skeptic Explore how the power of belief can make you feel sick in this intriguing episode. Michael Bernstein delves into the nocebo effect, where negative expectations create the perception of harm, from mysterious workplace outbreaks to the debated Havana Syndrome. Learn how psychology, biology, and ethics converge in understanding the mind’s role in
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Read More Atheist Republic Germany to Deny Citizenship to Pro-Palestinian Social Media Users https://www.atheistrepublic.com/news/germany-deny-citizenship-pro-palestinian-social-media-users Location: Germany In a controversial move, Germany has announced significant changes to its citizenship laws, including denying citizenship to individuals who express pro-Palestinian sentiments on social media. This decision is part of broader reforms aimed at making citizenship more accessible to
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This article originally appeared in The Skeptic, Volume 4, Issue 3, from 1990. The ancient Babylonians believed that the positions of the stars and planets could exert an influence on human behaviour and so, it appears, does twentieth century man. Many people regularly consult their daily newspaper horoscope whilst ‘professional’ astrologers compile charts for film
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