Dear Skepticonites, We write to share that Skepticon 17—which we hoped would occur in 2025— will be postponed. Like so many folks during this most dumpster fire of a year in America, our volunteers are just trying to keep it together. Unfortunately, this means that we can’t fit organizing a Read more
Skepticon friends and attendees, we have an update about this weekend. So far, we’ve had one volunteer test positive for COVID. We appear to be in the early stages of another surge, so these may not be the only exposures. The positive test happened today, so we don’t have a Read more
What a SWEET year it was – thank you so much for joining us! It’s not too late to donate if you haven’t already :D Love, -Skepticon
Hey there Skeptikids, We’re excited to welcome Planned Parenthood Great Rivers for a panel entitled “Better Late than Never: Sex Ed Bingo”. More about their panel: “Feeling dissatisfied with your fear-based and shame oriented (if at all existent) sex education from grade school? Join educators from Planned Parenthood Great Rivers Read more
Hey Skeptidolls, We’re excited to announce that due to an extremely generous donor, every dollar donated to Skepticon in the month of July will be matched – TWICE! – up to 3k! Help us reach this match goal by donating in any or all of the following ways: Or if Read more
Here at Skepticon, we believe in sharing skills and knowledge. There’s a world to save and no one who’s going to save it for us. We want to help each other to get good at it. We believe you can help. Yes, you. You, right there. If you’ve ever wished Read more
Hello Skeptikittens, Please welcome to the Skeption 16 lineup: Jaimie Hileman! More about Jaimie: After 24 years in the corporate world of wine and spirits import and wholesale, Jaimie felt the need as a Trans person and queer woman to advocate and speak out for Trans and LGBTQ+ issues. First Read more
Hey Skeptifriends, One of our favorite people in the universe is joining us once again on the Skepticon stage: Debbie Goddard! About Debbie: Debbie Goddard has over two decades of experience as an organizer and activist. She became involved with the secular movement as a college student in 2000 and Read more
Hey Skepticonzers, Guess who is coming back this year for another panel? The Fourth City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence! Join us as they discuss “The mythology of: “Who do I want to be when I grow up?” Moderator: Novice Sister Anastasia Intervention Panelists: About the Sisters: The Fourth City Sisters Read more
Hey Skepticonees, Got the itch to do more at Skepticon? Want to dip your toes into community building? Want to teach others a useful skill or infodump about a thing you’re obsessed with? Host a workshop at Skepticon today! Fill out this form to host a workshop at Skepticon 16! Read more