Has the IRS been compromised in favor of the Church of Scientology? Liam Fox examines the evidence, and the evidence says yes. It's time to demand a Congressional inquiry. Full Article

The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, in two rulings, rejected claims that "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance and "In God We Trust" on currency violate the US Constitution's Establishment Clause. Plaintiff vows to appeal. Full Article

Constance McMillen wanted to go to her high school prom, like her classmates. But rather than allow a depraved lesbian to attend, the school canceled the prom. Full Article

Once again, a virulently anti-gay lawmaker has been nailed (figuratively speaking) spending his spare time in gay bars. This one, demonstrating his commitment to "family values" and "personal responsibility" by capping his evening of cruising for gay sex with a DUI. Full Article

Israel is the number one recipient of American foreign aid, averaging above $2.5 Billion each year; when investigated, the vocal pro-Israel conservative Christian lobby doesn't seem very pro-Israeli at all. Full Article

After meeting with various religious groups for many, many years, the White House Friday had their first official meeting with atheist organizations. Apparently, it's OK when religious believers visit the White House, but a pox on that house if atheists are invited. Full Article

Last week, Colorado State Senator Dave Schultheis launched an attack on democracy and the United States Constitution under the guise of a "Religious Bill of Rights". What effects could such an effort have? Full Article

Personhood Colorado and Personhood Mississippi have submitted sufficient signatures to place a "personhood" measure on the ballot. If it they succeed in the general election, these would be the first states to grant every fertilized egg the full rights of a human. Full Article

Judson Phillips, with help from his friends Glenn Beck and Sarah Palin, has thoroughly co-opted what was once a grassroots, non-partisan movement against bailouts and corporate welfare. Tea Party Nation is his for-profit Republican extremist recruitment project, complete with a members-only Full Article

On Fox News Sunday, Sarah Palin commented that she felt it "absurd" not to consider a 2012 Presidential run . . . and added a subtle backhand to the Tea Party movement. Full Article