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STATEMENT: “Never before have we issued a joint public warning like this. But the profound, immediate and unprecedented threat that Kennedy’s policies and positions pose to the nation’s health cannot be ignored."

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Six former US surgeons general warn RFK Jr is ‘endangering nation’s health’

Former top doctors condemn health secretary’s vaccine, research policies, saying ideology replaced science at HHS

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 9h

#LifeGoals

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 10h

The more than a century-old #NobelPrize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the winners share 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million), as well as the fame of winning arguably the world's most prestigious science award.

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Scientists win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for development of metal–organic frameworks

Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry \

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 13h

"Through legislation, litigation, and public education, The Trevor Project is the leading advocate for the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people."

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Advocacy

The Trevor Project advocates for laws that protect the mental health of LGBTQ+ people. Stay informed with our advocacy resources and legislative map.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 15h

The Trump administration views its “political agenda as a cosmic battle against the forces of evil.” (Uh-oh)

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The GOP: Merging flag and cross

Donald Trump has launched a task force to pursue “anti-Christian policies”

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 18h

Unreal.

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This Christian pastor preached a sermon while pointing an AR-15 at the congregation

YouTube video by Friendly Atheist

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 19h

Conversion or reparative therapy promises to “convert” people out of being LGBT. Research has found that the practice doesn’t work, it "fixes" what isn't broken, and can even be dangerous:

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A discredited therapy for gay and trans youth is at the center of a Supreme Court case. Here’s what to know | CNN

The US Supreme Court will hear a case Tuesday that will determine whether a Colorado law that prohibits licensed mental health professionals from providing conversion “therapy” to minors is constitutional.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 21h

📣 New Podcast! "True Stories #413 - Soothe the Savage Beast" on @Spreaker #andrews #art #brain #calming #metal #mood #music #psychology #seth #songs #stories #true

True Stories #413 - Soothe the Savage Beast

Music has been studied for its agitating and calming effects. One series of surveys revealed much about songs and our psyches.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 1d

“When in our history have we tolerated unlawful riotous assemblies night after night around FBI buildings, or ATF buildings, or DEA buildings? This is the textbook definition of domestic terrorism.” - WH Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller

Hey Steve!

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MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson celebrated his ICE tour by posting an AI-generated video that featured him as Batman beating up multiple people wearing sombreros and ponchos – including at least one woman.

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MAGA podcaster Benny Johnson posts video as Batman beating up men and women in sombreros to celebrate Chicago ICE raid

Benny Johnson’s AI-altered Dark Knight is seen delivering a right cross directly to the face of a woman, whose hat comes flying off as she staggers to the ground, all while a “BONK!” graphic comes flying towards the screen.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 1d

"Why did anyone believe that Marshall Applewhite, a former choir director, was the Second Coming of Christ, and that he would fly his faithful to Heaven via a spaceship that was hiding behind the Hale-Bopp comet?"

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- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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Criticize and even despise the act, but if people aren't free to burn the flag...they are not free.

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Donald Trump issues ultimatum to American flag burners

The president has signed an executive order that says burning the American flag will result in one year of imprisonment.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 1d

Defend Church-State Separation by Supporting House Resolution 773

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Defend Church-State Separation by Supporting House Resolution 773

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Sacramento this weekend! Hope to see you there.

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California Freethought Day

California Freethought Day combines the fun and atmosphere of a fair with the education and activism of a conference. Join us for outstanding speakers, live entertainment, an authors' panel, and more.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 2d

#DonaldTrump is making potentially deadly decisions based on extreme right-wing TV and social media posts.

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How Trump gets and processes information

How Trump is making potentially lethal decisions

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The term "Gestapo" is an acronym for the German words Geheime Staatspolizei, which translates to "Secret State Police." The Nazi Gestapo was given permission to operate without judicial review, putting it above the law.

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US Border Patrol raid sweeps in citizens, families as Chicago crackdown intensifies

The show of force highlighted Trump's unprecedented use of Border Patrol agents.

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thethinkingatheist.com @thethinkingatheist.com · 2d

“This is the most upsetting use of my scholarship that has ever happened in my career,” said Clifford Rosky, a University of Utah professor of constitutional law and civil rights.

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Christian group ‘deceived’ supreme court about LGBTQ+ research, cited scholars say

Exclusive: Experts say Alliance Defending Freedom, arguing to revive conversion therapy, ‘profoundly misrepresented’ their work in case threatening trans and queer youth

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