The numbers of those who don't affiliate with any religion are surging in the U.S., but only 4% of Americans self-identify as "atheist." And while we may not have an official national religion, Christianity is largely baked into many aspects of our culture. With it comes stigma attached to atheism, which makes many reluctant to embrace it.

But why? Should the lack of religious belief really be looked upon any differently than belief? We unpack that question and more today in The Big Picture: https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/atheism-america-stigma-religion-christianity

The IRS pulled in $3.18 for each dollar spent auditing the top 1%, and $6.29 for the top 0.1%.

There’s one reason and one reason only the GOP wants to defund the IRS: to protect their wealthy mega-donors.

All in all, the GOP’s IRS cuts will cost $40 billion in lost revenue.

Banks: We want all employees back in the office. Face-to-face interaction is the best way to develop a meaningful and collaborative culture.

Also banks: We're closing our physical branches. Customers can bank with us using the Internet, or phone us and sit on hold for 3 hours. Face-to-face interaction isn't needed anymore.

The key features of the GOP’s ideology - nativism, authoritarianism, and populism - are not unrelated to crafted mainstream ideologies and mass attitudes.

They are best seen as a wilful radicalization of mainstreamed values.

Note:
Crafted. Wilful. Agenda.

The Human Rights Campaign — the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group in the country — joined several other civil rights organizations Tuesday and issued a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed state laws may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community.

~ Emine Yücel

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https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/largest-us-lgbtq-advocacy-group-issues-travel-advisory-for-florida-as-desantis-readies-2024-bid

This exquisite photo makes a stunning seahorse look more like a dragon!

By © David Clode / #AmazingNature
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