How should secular, progressive folks criticize religion?

I’m ambivalent about criticizing religion and religious people. I was reminded of this issue (whether it’s wise to criticize believers)  by some recent facebook posts. One post showed the following image. Another facebook post showed this image, which is factual without being hostile. Let me explain my ambivalence about criticizing religion. On the one hand,…

Action alert: contact House members to help overturn Citizens United

Please take the following actions. After clicking on the links contained within the text you’ll need to wait a moment for it to open and then click on. In Solidarity, Judith Shattuck, Chair Washington State Progressive Caucus www.waprogressives.org From: wpc@washclean.org Subject: Time to Act on HJM 4001 Contact Your State House Members NOW! HJM 4001…

Tim Eyman for Sewer Commissioner

In Why Tim Eyman should, at last, run for public office Seattle P-I columnist Joel Connelly rightly attacks anti-tax activist Tim Eyman for proposing voter initiatives that have made it impossible to adequately fund education, social services, and other government services.  Connelly writes: Eyman, as a legislator, would have to help write a budget. He…

Irreverent Senior Moments, with Gary Kanter and the Seattle Raging Grannies, Saturday 7:30PM

If you have not seen the Seattle Raging Grannies, you have missed a remarkable experience. If you like your political recipe spicy, with a lefty twist…and sprinkled with humor…these ladies are for you. Disclaimer! Some right-wing diners have experienced severe acid reflux and incontinence, disconcertion, distress, and discomfort. If you experience a dejection lasting longer…

Conference call about indefinite detention and the NDAA, with Rocky Anderson

You are invited to participate in this conference call on the NDAA and indefinite detention.  Shahid Bhuttar and Rocky Anderson will speak, and there will be time for questions http://www.justicepartyusa.org/indefinite_detention_conference_call You are invited to participate:  Indefinite Detention Conference Call, Saturday, March 9 Part of the Justice Party mission is to raise awareness, inspire, organize, and…