Hey all, The weekend is almost here! OMG! Here’s some stuff you should all check out: We’ve changed some things on the schedule. Camp Quest is looking for campers! Here is the FAQ page. Lastly, here’s some info about the livestreaming: SKEPTICON – OFFICIAL SKEPTICS’ CONVENTION OF THE INTERNET* For immediate Read more…
INTERNET. THIS IS AN ALL CAPS SITUATION! WE DID IT! Skepticon is fully funded for this year! Thanks to this amazing community (who raised roundabout 7,000 in three days for this event-holy crapsticks), our speakers, bloggers, and supporters for spreading the word, and the hard work of the Skeptiteam negotiating Read more…
Internet! I am back, and this time with spectacular news! We are doing so, so very well thanks to the generosity of this community. Skepticon put out the call for help and all of you answered. If I could give everyone a hug in person, I certainly would and I hope Read more…
Dear Internet, Let me start by first saying that I love ALL of your faces. I do. So, as you may have heard, Skepticon is happening soon and I am so excited! WOOO! But, here’s the thing. There’s a catch. I know, I know–there is always a catch, but this Read more…
HELLO INTERNET! I bring you great news–remember that atheist film festival we said is going to happen on the Friday (November 9th) of Skepticon? Well we’ve narrowed down the list! Here are the films that will be shown that day by the lovely, the daring, the absolutely electrifying David Fitzgerald! Read more…
As many of you know, Greta Christina – a long-time Skepticon speaker and someone whom many of us on the team consider a much-loved personal friend – has been diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Yesterday she had major abdominal surgery, which will hopefully have removed all of the problematic tissue and Read more…
If you are unaware, Greta Christina has been going through some heath issues. Furthermore, because of these health issues she will not be joining us this year at Skepticon. We wish her a quick and speedy recovery. If you would like more information on whats going on, we suggest Read more…
Win a Skepticon Surly-ramic! That’s right – Skepticon now has its own line of Surly-ramics! And for the rest of September, every single person who donates to Skepticon will have the opportunity to win one. Some of these surlies show off our logo, and others feature our website’s little dinosaur (yet Read more…
Jason’s Story I have been a skeptic since a young age, but was reared in a devoutly religious community in the aptly-named Bible Belt. Telling people I was atheist was somehow harder even than coming out as gay. Having been kicked out of my home after high school, I now Read more…
[infobox type=”success” clickable=”yes” boldtext=”Thanks, Secular Woman!”]Anne has received a partial grant from Secular Woman for $100![/infobox] Anne’s Story I was raised as an atheist and freethinker, and I have been actively involved in the atheist and skeptical communities for about three years. My initial involvement was with the online community Read more…