This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) The Prescription Drug Marketing Act of 1987 authorized direct-to-consumer prescription drug ads for the first time. President Ronald Reagan signed this legislation into law on April 22, 1988. Since then, prescription drug ads have proliferated in all sorts of media. But is this …

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  Lake Effect Bistro and Lounge, 750 Terrace Point Drive, Inside the Shoreline Inn The American Humanist Association published its third version of the Humanist Manifesto in 2003. Titled Humanism and Its Aspirations, it was a successor document to Humanist Manifesto(s) I and II, and lists six primary themes (see below). Join us at the …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Many people who want to restrict access to abortion support the idea that unwanted children can simply be adopted. But is this a benign solution to the issue of unwanted pregnancies?  It has been recognized that there are a number of problems that …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Living Without Religion is a support group for those who are recovering or have recovered from religion. These people know your struggles, and can offer support. We will share experiences, resources, and solidarity to help deal with all the problems related to leaving …

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*This month’s Skeptics in the Pub will be held at City Built Brewing.Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere.Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite speakers, but rather follow our conversations wherever they …

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Skeptics in the Pub Holland is CANCELED permanently. Please watch the Michigan Humanists events calendar, Facebook page, and Meetup for other great opportunities to socialize with fellow freethinkers! * This event is co-hosted with Secular and Social * Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a …

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***This month's event will be held at 6390 Coconut Ct., Grand Blanc, MI 48439...it is a private residence, BYOB!*** Skeptics in the Pub, "Critical Thinking with a Pint," is an opportunity for nontheists to converse in a casual, fun atmosphere. Learn more about the international Skeptics in the Pub movement at skepticsinthepub.org. (We don't invite …

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This event is held online. (Click the button to join the Zoom meeting.) Steve Andersen leads this discussion on the topic of death/dying - something that many people avoid discussing for a variety of reasons. This subject is mostly taboo and reserved for one on one intimate conversations with loved ones. But mostly not even with …

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Science Fiction has long been a genre which has explored Humanist values. Join us as we read and discuss everything from classic sci-fi to newly published works. This month's book is Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but not expected. You will find the group …

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We will NOT meet Sunday. This week's Café Inquiry will be held live on JULY 8 at the Secular Summer Retreat. The topic is The Rise of Christian Nationalism. Café Inquiry starts with a short introduction of the day's topic, followed by casual discussion. This event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated, but …

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