From the Archives: Scared of Halloween Halloween has its origins in superstition and sadly, it invokes old and new superstitions still. Halloween, from "All Hallows Eve," was the evening before the Catholic All Saints Day and was supposed to be haunted by demons jealous of the holy day to follow. It also had roots in prehistoric Celtic mythology. Scientology, Seizures, and Science The tragic death of John Travolta's son and the nature of his religion, Scientology, highlight the need to reject all beliefs not subject to reason and honest, critical thinking. Freedom is a Crack Many people say of America’s health care system that too many people “fall through the cracks.” This soundbite carries the hidden premises of socialized medicine. In fact, that “crack” is freedom and it should be preserved. » More TAS News… Answers to Questions What is Objectivism?  William Thomas(2/8/2002) Production of Bads not Goods  William Thomas(10/30/2009) Beauty and Moral Judgment  William Thomas(8/20/2009) See all Objectivism Q&A Atlas Shrugged Movie News! Atlas Shrugged Movie News   (3/1/2009)

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Summer Seminar 2010: TAS/FreeMinds The 20th TAS Summer Seminar will be produced as joint effort by The Atlas Society and FreeMinds.

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Obama’s Swine Flu Altruism — Edward Hudgins (10/28/2009)

The Nobel War-is-Peace Prize — Edward Hudgins (10/19/2009)

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Why on Earth---Are Vampires So Hot? — Bradley Doucet (10/30/2009)

Why on Earth---Would Anyone Trust Michael Moore? — Bradley Doucet (10/14/2009)

Medicare--The Mammoth in the Living Room — Judy Kopulos (10/13/2009)

Why on Earth---Do Americans Need Protection from Chinese Tires? — Bradley Doucet (10/3/2009)

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