CFIC 2023 YEAR-END CAMPAIGN
Thanks to all who generously donated to our year-end fundraising campaign, and especially to Onur Romano for his gift-matching challenge. Read more.
HAVE YOUR SAY
January Poll: Critical Links Feedback: We are starting off the year by asking readers what you think about the Critical Links newsletter. Have your say.
December Poll: Last month, we asked you about year-end giving. Here are the results.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Thomas Paine Birthdate Celebration. This Zoom event — Jan 29, 7pm EST — is presented by Secular Coalition for America, the Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Thomas Paine Memorial Association (TPMA), and the Freethought Society. Register here.
Podcast for Inquiry Celebrates Two Incredible Years!
Volunteer Opportunity: Layout Assistant (Critical Links)
Volunteer Opportunity: Event Logistics Assistant
SCIENCE
Fear Not the Dreaded Blue Monday
QuickLinks: Space missions, DNA in vaccines, disappearing viruses, cancer test accuracy
SECULARISM/HUMAN RIGHTS
Despite a Facelift, the Salvation Army Hasn’t Changed
QuickLinks: Atheist persecution in Nigeria, renaming streets in Ottawa, Christmas discrimination in Canada
CRITICAL THINKING
Keith’s Conundrums: More on Explanations and Excuses
QuickLinks: Slavery misconceptions, pitfalls of online research, romantic gaslighting, “Do you see what I see?”
December Dates of Interest: The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the December Solstice
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