Month: October 2005

This is the weekly summary of the Humanist Network News (HNN). The Humanist Network News (HNN) is published every Wednesday via e-mail and on the Institute for Humanist Studies (IHS) Web site. This diary is a slightly reformatted copy of the weekly email they send me, which I post here every Thursday (Yes, I have permission from the IHS). (CP @ MLW, BT, SP)

October 26, 2005
Humanist Network News
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1. Humanist PR for Halloween
2. Calif. sneak attack on women’s right to choose
3. Black History & Free Thought at IHS, Oct. 29
4. IHS Audio
5. Roman Church may deny communion to RC politicians
6. Sweet Reason, whom do we thank on Thanksgiving? Part I
7. Letters to the Editor
8. Media roundup
9. Strange Times
10. Cathartic Comics
11. Humanist Humor
12. Poll of the Week

Summaries and links across the break. As always, anyone and everyone is more than welcome to write a more in depth diary on any of the stories.

It’s the deadly incompetence that keeps on giving.

Mike Brown’s post-resignation (as opposed to actually being fired for being responsible for the deaths of residents of NOLA) contract has been extended by DHS for another 30 days.

They say they need his “expertise” from Katrina to help FEMA figure out how to handle current and upcoming disasters… No wonder they ran out of water in Florida… Brownie’s still doing a heck of a job evidently.

[Promoted by Susan] MSNBC live now. They are saying the reason is most likely that WH/Bush unwilling to release papers asked for. More to follow when more becomes available.

Who will be the next crony nominated?

Update [2005-10-27 9:35:30 by alohaleezy]: From AP article Bush says””It is clear that senators would not be satisfied until they gained access to internal documents concerning advice provided during her tenure at the White House — disclosures that would undermine a president’s ability to receive candid counsel,” Bush said. “Harriet Miers’ decision demonstrates her deep respect for this essential aspect of the constitutional separation of powers — and confirms my deep respect and admiration for her.”

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