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Michigan Atheist Convention (12/01) in Ann Arbor

On December 1st, the annual Michigan Atheists convention will be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, in Ann Arbor. There will be a series of speakers/presentations starting at 10am and ending at 5pm. Registration is $30, plus $16.50 for a private lunch.

Announcing: Cafe Inquiry (sponsored by Center for Inquiry)

Beginning on Sunday, March 25th, and regularly occuring on the fourth Sunday of each month, there will be a Cafe Inquiry (sponsored by Center For Inquiry).  It will be held at CJ’s Brewing Company, 14900 Beck Rd., Plymouth, MI, from 1:00 – 3:00pm. A Cafe Inquiry get-together consists of everyone participating in a discussion about several predetermined topics [...]

Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics Debate with Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth

On Saturday, December 17th, the Ann Arbor Science & Skeptics invited Stanley Beattie from the Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth to provide a presentation and participate in a follow-up Q & A, regarding their arguments on why they would like a new independent investigation on the events that happened on 9/11.  You can find a compilation [...]

CFI Michigan’s Solstice Dinner in Ann Arbor ~ Dec. 18th

On Sunday, December 18th, the Center For Inquiry (Michigan) is having their annual solstice dinner at Conor O’Neills in Ann Arbor, from 5pm to 8pm in the Celtic Room.  Tickets range from $35 (for students) to $45.  You can also receive a discount if you become a ‘Friend to the Center.’ You can register online [...]

Michigan Atheist Convention (12/03) in Ann Arbor

On December 3rd, the annual Michigan Atheists convention will be held at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center, in Ann Arbor.  There will be a series of speakers/presentations starting at 10am and ending at 6pm.  Registration is $30, plus $16.50 for a private lunch.  However, if you register by November 26th, then it’s only a [...]

Tim Minchin ~ St. Andrews Hall on Friday, September 30th

Tim Minchin is an iconoclast.  He’s a secular comedian and musician, and a favorite entertainer amongst skeptics due to his way of ridiculing religious and tradition dogma, and elevating science and reason.  If you’re not familiar with his work, there is an extensive catalog of his various comedic routines on youtube.  Inflatable You, If You [...]

Donald Trump and the “Birther” Conspiracy

Donald Trump has been publicly making claims that not only question whether President Obama was born in Hawaii, but insist that he was born in Kenya.  These claims are part of an overall belief that’s been termed “birtherism” – which is a conspiracy theory that asserts the media is suppressing the knowledge that Obama’s presidency is [...]

A Skeptic Chat With…Michael Rosch of ‘Skepacabra’

This is a blog series where I interview writers, bloggers, podcasters, etc. about topics relevant to science, skepticism, and critical thinking. Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer some questions about your blog, Skepacabra.  Can you please start off by introducing yourself to the readers of the Michigan Skeptics, about who you [...]

Episode 6 Preview!

Episode 6 of the Drunken Skeptics will be out in a few days. I the meantime here is a little preview of what’s coming up.

A Skeptical Chat With…Peter Sinclair of ‘Climate Denial Crock of the Week’

This is a blog series where I interview writers, bloggers, podcasters, etc. about topics relevant to science, skepticism, and critical thinking. Today I speak with Peter Sinclair about his website at Climate Crocks, and he answers my questions regarding his interest in Global Warming.  Hello and thank you for taking the time to answer some questions about the [...]