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SPI Newsletter
October 9, 2015 |
Edwina Rogers
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In this week's newsletter, be part of SPI's push to influence decision-makers with open letters.
Which religions are really anti-vaccination? What's behind the "debate"? Deanna brings you all the numbers in an original article.
And news from London, New Zealand, Nigeria, and Obama on the US Oregon tragedy. This and more in this week's SPI Newsletter.
Edwina Rogers, CEO
Secular Policy Institute
Policy: The US "Food Fight"
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We check back in with the race to find a new Speaker of the US House, learn of a very brutal food fight and much more in this week's policy report.
We check back in with the race to find a new Speaker of the US House, learn of a very brutal food fight and much more in this week's policy report.
Numbers: Is There Really a Good Excuse Not to Vaccinate?
Where does personal freedom intersect with personal responsibility?
Do any religious dogmas actually forbid immunizations? We have the answers.
Do any religious dogmas actually forbid immunizations? We have the answers.
Fellows: Pluto From Sci-fi to High-fi
Pluto has been making headlines.
Join SPI Fellow Gregory Benford to find out what happens when science fiction meets science faction.
Join SPI Fellow Gregory Benford to find out what happens when science fiction meets science faction.
Coalition: Christianity's Decline in New Zealand
Faith is taking a nosedive in New Zealand.
In a country with blasphemy laws, will they toss them out or start building more jails? This an more in this week's coalition news.
In a country with blasphemy laws, will they toss them out or start building more jails? This an more in this week's coalition news.
London Rally Urges: Repeal Nigeria's anti-LGBTI laws
A rally calls for end to a bloody year of hate crimes.
In a country as religiously steeped as Nigeria; is there an end in sight?
In a country as religiously steeped as Nigeria; is there an end in sight?
Hero's Welcome in Oregon
US President Obama will acknowledge the name that should be remembered after Oregon tragedy, Chris Mintz.
World Secular Calendar
- SPI International Call, Thursday November 5 at 12pm Eastern US time. Join the global coordinating call on the secular movement!
- Freethought Day, October 10-12, 2015, Sacramento, CA, USA
- The Skeptics of Oz, October 17, Wichita, KS, USA
- Freedom From Religion Foundation Convention, October 9-11, Madison, WI, USA
- Free Flo, November 6-8, Orlando, Florida, USA
It's all on the SPI World Secular Calendar.