BED BUGS HAVE INSTITUTIONALIZED STAB RAPES!
Awesome anti-creationist hilarity from Dinsoaur Comics (click to see the whole thing).

Skepchick Quickies 11.27
Autism treatments: Risky alternatives have little basis in science – From Emory, “The Chicago Tribune lays down a thermonuclear ass-whuppin’ on dangerous autism treatments.” Christian side hugs – On the off chance you haven’t seen this video yet, I had to share the pain.

An Open Letter to Alliance Boots
This was sent to Skepchick yesterday, so I thought I’d post it in solidarity. I can only add: WORD, Boots. WTF. An Open Letter to Alliance Boots The Boots brand is synonymous with health care in the United Kingdom. Your website speaks proudly about your role as a health care provider and your commitment to deliver exceptional patient care. For many people, you are their first resource for medical advice; and their chosen dispensary for prescription and non-prescription medicines. The Brit

AI: Angst Much?
I’m so full of angst. I’m an adult male, but I could easily be an extra in that Dracula vs. Wolfman movie all the teenagers are going wild for, just on my angst level alone. Forget the fact that I don’t sparkle and can formulate complete, coherent sentences around women. Forget the fact that I’m not pretty enough to play the lead . . . the male lead. When it comes to angst, I am the reigning world champion. Say what you will about teenage years. Sure they’re tough

Proud to Be Childfree by Risa Beckwith
This essay was originally posted on Skepchick back when we were a humble monthly e-zine. I’ll be periodically re-posting the articles that were on the original site so that they can find a new audience. Proud to Be Childfree Risa Beckwith Originally posted April 2006 “Not all who wander are lost.” — J.R.R. Tolkien One fine spring day, my father and I were driving somewhere, exactly where I do not remember. I was excited about my upcoming high school