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Politics
Blood Spills Over a Statue of Lee

David Niose on August 13, 2017

Why would blood spill over a statue of a Civil War general? Because public displays validate ideas.

Why would blood spill over a statue of a Civil War general? Because public displays validate ideas.

Media
Was 'Sgt. Pepper' a Divisive Album?

David Niose on June 4, 2017

The unfortunate reality of modern cyber-journalism: the market-driven need to create and nurture division and conflict.

The unfortunate reality of modern cyber-journalism: the market-driven need to create and nurture division and conflict.

Religion
Do You Realize How Far Trump's Religion Speech Went?

David Niose on May 14, 2017

The president's commencement speech to evangelical graduates should shock anyone paying attention. It defined American values in terms of Christian nationalism.

The president's commencement speech to evangelical graduates should shock anyone paying attention. It defined American values in terms of Christian nationalism.

Fear
Oblivion Isn't Really So Bad

David Niose on March 6, 2017

Atheists are sometimes warned that their beliefs offer nothing but oblivion after death — but is that really anything to fear?

Atheists are sometimes warned that their beliefs offer nothing but oblivion after death — but is that really anything to fear?

Politics
Yes, It's Time to Politicize Science

David Niose on February 4, 2017

Some are urging scientists to stay off the streets and out of politics, but is that such a good idea?

Some are urging scientists to stay off the streets and out of politics, but is that such a good idea?

President Donald Trump
Why Are We So Powerless?

David Niose on December 4, 2016

Trump's victory resulted from powerless voters seeking to strike back at an uncaring Establishment. For those who want to reverse course, what does this mean?

Trump's victory resulted from powerless voters seeking to strike back at an uncaring Establishment. For those who want to reverse course, what does this mean?

Trust
The Danger of Claiming That Rights Come From God

David Niose on October 6, 2016

To many, there's an appeal to the argument that rights come from God. But freedom is much more secure if we realize that rights flow from humanity progress.

To many, there's an appeal to the argument that rights come from God. But freedom is much more secure if we realize that rights flow from humanity progress.

Religion
Political Progress for Nonreligious Americans

David Niose on August 7, 2016

Secular Americans have struggled to tear down the "fence of piety" around the political realm. And now they're making progress.

Secular Americans have struggled to tear down the "fence of piety" around the political realm. And now they're making progress.

Bias
As a Society, We've Got Issues

David Niose on July 9, 2016

With widespread video, American society is seeing its ugliest side on a regular basis.

With widespread video, American society is seeing its ugliest side on a regular basis.

Law and Crime
Real Democracy Doesn't Deny the Vote

David Niose on June 10, 2016

Those who have paid their dues to society shouldn't be alienated from the political process. It's unfair, discriminatory, and counterproductive.

Those who have paid their dues to society shouldn't be alienated from the political process. It's unfair, discriminatory, and counterproductive.

Religion
Humanism's Role in a 'Political Revolution'

David Niose on April 6, 2016

With religion on the decline, secular humanism is key to any "political revolution" in contemporary American society.

With religion on the decline, secular humanism is key to any "political revolution" in contemporary American society.

Empathy
Beware America's Shocking Loss of Empathy

David Niose on March 6, 2016

Without empathy, where are we as a society? As America considers its dysfunction, the loss of empathy should be part of the focus.

Without empathy, where are we as a society? As America considers its dysfunction, the loss of empathy should be part of the focus.