Center For Inquiry Inc

Programs: Publicationsfree inquiry magazine and secular humanist bulletinfree inquiry publishes articles explaining the principles of secular humanism and supporting those living out its ideals. It explores the contributions of science as they increase our understanding of the world and our ability to improve it. It also examines the damage done by ignorance, intolerance, and superstition. The readership includes scholars, researchers, and lay readers with diverse backgrounds. In addition to articles, free inquiry publishes a very limited amount of poetry. The secular humanist bulletin quarterly newsletter provides a lively forum for humanists to explore the joys and challenges of living without religion. Shb reports on the council's many activities and plans, and it gives updates on church-state news and other humanist issues. It also debates the full range of secular humanist viewpoints, and gives readers the chance to explore how secular humanism can meet their needs and interests. Ceased publishing at end of 2017. Skeptical inquirer magazine and skeptical briefspublications explore extraordinary claims from a scientific perspective. They examine what the scientific community knows about controversial subjects within the realms of the paranormal and elsewhere. The publications expose pseudoscience and provide expert commentary on hot button issues within society. They avoid the sensationalism often presented by the press, television, and movies and provide critical thinking tools to examine the information presented within the media and online. Ceased publishing skeptical briefs at end of 2017. The american rationalistthe american rationalist (ar) is the center for inquiry's bimonthly journal of freethought opinion. Ar was founded in 1956 by a group of independent freethinkers, making it america's oldest continuously published freethought publication. It was published independently until 2000, when the center for inquiry took over its publication. Ar publishes outspoken critiques of traditional religion, uncompromising analyses of biblical and religious claims, and reviews of new freethought works. In each issue editor s. T. Joshi comments on current affairs and curates a classic reprint from the freethought press of long ago. Ceased publishing at end of 2017.

outreach program regional officesprofessionally-staffed offices (centers for inquiry) in selected cities carry out aspects of our national agenda germane to certain locations, such as outreach to the entertainment industry in los angeles, government outreach in washington d. C. In addition, each regional center provides educational and social programming for interested individuals residing within several hours' drive of the facility, including lectures, seminars, social gatherings, opportunities to celebrate life milestones, and the like. Campus and community programpromotes formation of local community groups and on-campus student groups focused on our issues, nationwide. Provides educational materials, speakers, and other resources for such groups. Transports selected campus and community leaders to headquarters for annual training seminars.

conferenceheld national csicon in las vegas, nv october 27-30it was time once again for the forces of reason and science to come together; time for critical thinkers to connect, learn from one another, and sharpen their skills; time for the leading lights of skepticism to share their wisdom and rally the troops. Csicon 2017 was held in las vegas. Luminaries such as richard dawkins, eugenie scott, richard wiseman, steve novella, and master of ceremonies george hrab spoke at the biggest skeptics' event of the year atthe excalibur hotel and casino in las vegas, the city of illusions. Csicon 2017 was packed with fascinating talks and presentations, dazzling entertainment, and fun social events with fellow skeptics.

additional program expenses are for media/investigation productions programs, library program, educational program including institute, conference events, the robert green ingersoll birthplace museum program, and the african americans for humanism programs.