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FDA approves first study on ecstasy-assisted therapy for social anxiety in autistic adults
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration in late April approved a study to examine whether the drug ecstasy could help autistic adults suffering from social anxiety. But the first-of-its-kind study still has some hurdles to jump over before it can begin. “The study could start enrolling subjects in several months,” Brad…
LGBT groups slam same-sex couples’ exclusion from immigration reform
While some immigration rights advocates cheered the passage of a new immigration reform bill on Tuesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee, LGBT groups are angry over Democrats’ refusing to pursue an amendment guaranteeing undocumented immigrants same-sex couples the right to petition for family visas. “Instead of eliminating years of exclusion…
Female gender stereotypes have little impact on voting behavior: study
Good news for women in politics: Most Americans are unlikely to discount your expertise regarding national security simply because you’re female. Abstract gender stereotypes do not impact people’s decision to vote for female candidates “in any meaningful way,” according to research published this month in Political Research Quarterly. “Beyond the…
‘Campaign to Stop Killer Robots’ calling for ban on ‘fully autonomous weapons’
The idea of autonomous killer robots may seem like the stuff of science fiction, but human rights groups are already preparing for what appears to be the future of weaponry. The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots, a coalition of international groups, is preparing for a global summit in Geneva Switzerland on…
Texas ‘Merry Christmas Bill’ is ‘a bunch of bullsh*t’ says atheist TV host
On Friday of last week, the Texas legislature passed the so-called “Merry Christmas Bill,” a fusillade by conservative lawmakers in the “War on Christmas.” The law is designed as a legal firewall to protect educators or other public officials who wish to openly celebrate Christmas in the state, but fear…
California Senate moves to crush medical marijuana profits
A bill approved by the California state senate on Monday would further restrict the state’s medical marijuana industry by requiring the end of all for-profit sales of the drug to licensed patients and caregivers. The proposed law would go further than the state attorney general’s non-binding guidelines issued in 2008,…
Secular Coalition: Daily Caller editor sent ‘Here’s a Dick pic’ email to spokeswoman
The Secular Coalition for America on Monday dubbed Tucker Carlson’s Daily Caller “the most unethical news publication,” after receiving what it described as “discriminatory and unethical emails” from an employee. “I’ve covered all kinds of stories featuring sources I did not agree with. I never once injected my personal opinion…
Vermont governor to approve ‘Death with Dignity’ law
At a Monday afternoon ceremony, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin (D) will sign a bill making the state the third in the nation to permit euthanasia, putting his autograph on the Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act, the first so-called “Death with Dignity” bill to be passed by…
Humanists threaten to sue Missouri school officials over teacher-led prayer meetings
The American Humanist Association threatened to sue Missouri’s Fayette School District and several school officials on Wednesday for their alleged roles in holding morning religious ceremonies with students on school grounds every week for at least the last year. After receiving information from a student, the AHA’s legal foundation, the…
Liberal group Progress Texas also received extra IRS scrutiny
A liberal group on Wednesday said it had faced the same level of scrutiny from the IRS that was applied to tea party groups. “Progress Texas and the Tea Party strongly disagree on the role of government,” the group’s executive director, Ed Espinoza, said in a statement. “Yet, when we…
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