Transforming America through Trust in Science
In commemoration of Darwin Day (February 12), it’s worth noting that evolution has been a controversial topic in US politics since at least the Scopes Trial of 1925. And of course it continues to stoke controversy to this day, especially with religious conservatives in power at the national level and in various states. The nones, […]
5 Reasons Secular Americans are Poised to become Major Force in US Politics
One of the demographic aspects of the nones (Americans who answer “atheist,” “agnostic,” or “nothing in particular” when asked their religious affiliation) that’s been well covered in the media is how the group’s growth is fueled by young people, particularly those under the age of thirty. What’s not necessarily known is how much younger secular […]
