Skepticism Advocacy Group of NC

05/03/2018

DNA studies haven’t led to the discovery of any mythical creatures, but they’ve helped us understand the evolution of real ones

01/22/2018

That sure is some netherworld of dodgy disinfo you inadvertently spelunked into, Katrina — no place you’d want to find yourself without up-to-date antivirus software, an airtight pop-up block…

10/18/2016

Halloween is almost here, and Target stores are pulling clown masks from their shelves. After the creepy clown craze made its way through Europe, the circus has finally arrived in the US with sightings in at least 40 states, 10 of which have now resulted in actual arrests. With more reports filed ev...

10/11/2016

The congressional hearings on the supernatural were very theatrical.

10/06/2016

“Every prejudice has a template.”

09/20/2016

According to a 15th century guide to detecting and eradicating witchcraft, witches were capable of making pen*ses vanish—and some even kept them in nests and fed them oats.

09/08/2016

If you aren't an HHA member, but would like to be, click here to become one! Meet our new President, William Keener. Also, we are in need of a new tent for Hickory's Oktoberfest-your donations could help us with the biggest membership-gaining event of the year! Click the link below to donate!

HHA Membership Drive, Welcome our New President William Keener, and we need a new tent for Oktoberfest!

08/29/2016

Here's what's happening with Hickory Humanist Alliance in September, 2016. We need volunteers ASAP to help with an HHA table at Pridepalooza, 2016 Catawba Valley Pride, and Hickory's Oktoberfest! Let us know if you can help out!

Click here to find out what's happening with HHA this month!

06/29/2016

Perspective is everything, especially when it comes to examining your beliefs. Are you a soldier, prone to defending your viewpoint at all costs -- or a scout, spurred by curiosity? Julia Galef examines the motivations behind these two mindsets and how they shape the way we interpret information, in...

06/28/2016

06/27/2016

Regrets from former FDA commissioners

06/27/2016

A child with smallpox; the cost of unscientific medicine. This is why science-based medicine matters. The regular contributors at Science-Based Medicine (SBM)...