Podcast appearances and mentions of robyn blumner

Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essayThe Friendly Atheist, By Bakari Chavanu and Hemant Mehta, on Aug 13, 2024https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/ignoring-racism-wont-fix-racism-aBakari Shabanu, a Black atheist humanist, critiques Robert Blumer's editorial on secular humanism and the notion of a colorblind society. Blumer argues for a society that overlooks race, believing that focusing on race perpetuates division and reverse racism. However, Shabanu contends that this approach disregards the realities of systemic racism and the historical context of Black empowerment movements. He argues that dismissing race as a crucial factor undermines efforts to address racial injustice, especially given the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities. Shabanu's criticism highlights the importance of acknowledging race in the fight against inequality, rather than adopting a colorblind ideology that can inadvertently support the status quo.The discussion further delves into the puzzling concept of "Black Supremacy," a term that appears unfounded and misleading. The speakers express confusion over its meaning, noting that it seems to be a straw man argument used to suggest that Black empowerment is a form of supremacy over other races. However, they argue that Black people do not hold systemic power over others, making the concept of Black supremacy a baseless and inflammatory term. Instead, movements like Black Power aim to combat systemic racism, not to establish dominance over other groups. The discussion critiques the notion of reverse racism, suggesting that it distracts from meaningful conversations about addressing systemic inequities.The group also critiques the language used by Blumer, particularly his use of the phrase "colorblind society." They argue that this term, often used by those who wish to downplay the significance of race, is disingenuous. By advocating for colorblindness, Blumer and others like him are accused of ignoring the ongoing issues of racial injustice and the lived experiences of marginalized groups. The speakers point out that advocating for a colorblind society, while claiming to promote equality, often serves to minimize the struggles of Black people and other minorities. This, they argue, aligns with white supremacist talking points, which seek to erase the realities of racism under the guise of equality.The conversation concludes with a reflection on the frustration some feel about the continued focus on race. While some may wish to move beyond racial discussions, the speakers emphasize that systemic issues cannot be resolved without addressing the role of race in society. They liken the call for colorblindness to the way corporations shift responsibility for recycling onto individuals, thereby avoiding accountability. Ultimately, they argue that meaningful change requires acknowledging and addressing the systemic factors that perpetuate racial disparities, rather than adopting a colorblind approach that ignores the root causes of inequality. The Non-Prophets, Episode 23.34.3 featuring Cynthia, Phil the Skeptic Atheist, Rob (Robert Croy) and Phoebe RoseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-non-prophets--3254964/support.

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show! Join our private Facebook group and Discord server! Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics. — Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35) — Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10) SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month.  — Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay. (36:53) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott censored atheists' display. He just paid out $358,000+ in legal fees. (1:13:06) — Christian "prophet": Tim Walz fits in with the "wicked overlord lizard mafia." (1:22:04) — Oklahoma (finally) rescinds contract with taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school. (1:29:32) SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patreon supporters who give $5 a month will get an ad-free version of the show!Join our private Facebook group and Discord server!Jessica and I spoke about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.— Hemant got into a beef with 80s TV-star-turned-evangelist Kirk Cameron. (0:35)— Richard Dawkins lied about the Algerian boxer, then lied about Facebook censoring him. (16:10)SPONSOR: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp.com/atheist and get 10% off your first month. — Ignoring racism won't fix racism: A response to Robyn Blumner's misguided essay. (36:53)— Texas Governor Greg Abbott censored atheists' display. He just paid out $358,000+ in legal fees. (1:13:06)— Christian "prophet": Tim Walz fits in with the "wicked overlord lizard mafia." (1:22:04)— Oklahoma (finally) rescinds contract with taxpayer-funded Catholic charter school. (1:29:32)SPONSOR: Sign up for ButcherBox today by going to Butcherbox.com/friendly and use code friendly at checkout to get $30 off your first box! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robyn Blumner of the Center of Inquiry took the opportunity, in a recent editorial, to slam identity politics, woke progressives, and took a cheap shot at the American Humanist Association.Show NotesSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our merch01:35 Blumner is wrong about Humanism22:47 Dawkins the Snowflake34:42 When Did Free Inquiry Turn Into David Silverman's Twitter Feed?43:07 Why I am no fan of CFISupport the show

Robyn Blumner of the Center of Inquiry took the opportunity, in a recent editorial, to slam identity politics, woke progressives, and took a cheap shot at the American Humanist Association. Show Notes Subscribe to our free newsletter Check out our merch 01:22 Why aren't all individuals important to Humanism? 13:55 Richard Dawkins the Snowflake --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/glasscityhumanist/message

Interview with Robyn Blumner. She is the President and CEO of the Center for Inquiry.Investing Skeptically: JP Morgan pays 19 Million settlement, More Regulations?Bonus audio: Recordings of Robert Green IngersollYou can buy the audio CD here....https://centerforinquiry.org/store/product/2-cd-set-lectures-by-ingersoll/

On this episode of the podcast we talk with Robyn Blumner. Robyn is a journalist, civil rights expert and the current president and chief executive officer of the secular educational organization Center for Inquiry and executive director of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science.

In this episode we dive into the morning events of the Reason Rally. Paul Provenza emcee'd a line-up with the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, Lyz Lidell, JT Eberhard, Victor Harris, Robyn Blumner, Dave Grosso, and comedian Ricky Gervais. We take a look at the extent and nature of the anti-rally protesters including creationist Ray Comfort. We also feature an interview with Thinking Atheist podcaster Seth Andrews. Sources:American Humanists. “@LKrauss1 is good without a God! #humanism #ReasonRally.” Accessed June 21, 2016. https://twitter.com/americnhumanist/s... Lorraine Caballero. “Reason Rally 2016: Arrest threats did not stop Christians from attending atheist event.” Accessed July 1, 2016. http://www.christiandaily.com/article...Mythicist Milwaukee, “Reason Rally 2016 Full Event Local Recording.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQVn... Tyler O’neil, “13 Crazy Photos from the Atheist 'Reason Rally' in Washington, D.C.” Accessed June 22, 2016. https://pjmedia.com/trending/2016/06/... Skeptictok, “Evangelist Alan goes full on Old Testament prophet at 2016 Reason Rally.” Accessed June 20, 2016. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUpLH... Ricky Gervais video courtesy of The Reason Rally Coalition.

In many countries—especially Muslim-majority countries—atheists live in mortal danger. Thirteen of these countries—Afghanistan, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen—officially punish atheism with death. This grim reality led the Center for Inquiry (CFI) to start the Secular Rescue program, designed to provide emergency assistance to writers, bloggers, publishers, and activists who face threats because they are freethinking non-believers. In this episode, we speak to Robyn Blumner, the CEO of CFI and executive director of the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason and Science (RDFRS), about this lifesaving, heroic initiative. She told The Atlantic that Secular Rescue is “an underground railroad of sorts for non-believers in countries where simply expressing doubt about religious belief is a criminal offence or where it may lead to grave physical harm.” If you have ever been in danger for your ideas, or know someone who has, this is a must-listen episode. [NOTE: This episode was recorded on the phone while Armin was in the UK working on the Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson events, so the audio isn't great; however, we've tried to make it as clear as possible. This episode is audio only.] Listen to this podcast on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app: http://secularjihadists.com  The Secular Jihadists has been made possible thanks to the gracious support of the Illuminati and the great state of Israel. That's what we have been told, but we haven't received our checks yet. In the meantime, we greatly appreciate the support of our current donors. Please consider supporting by sharing the podcast with your fellow heathens or by donating at https://www.patreon.com/SJME  Subscribe to The Secular Jihadists on iTunes, Stitcher or your favourite podcast app. And please leave us a review

The freethought movement has seen two of its most respected and influential institutions combine into what has been called a “supergroup” for secularism. The Center for Inquiry, the organization that proudly produces this program, announced in January that it would merge with the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science, and that Robyn Blumner, the Richard Dawkins Foundation’s president and CEO, would take over from Ronald A. Lindsay as CEO of CFI.    Both Robyn Blumner and Ron Lindsay appear together as our guests this week, here to discuss with host Josh Zepps the reasoning behind the merger, and how the complementary strengths of the newly-joined organizations can make a larger impact on behalf of their shared mission: fostering a secular society based on reason, science, free inquiry, and humanist values.    We learn more about Blumner’s background as both an executive and a journalist, as well as what the Richard Dawkins Foundation (now a division of CFI) brings to the table. We also get a look back at Lindsay’s tenure at CFI, and how he has helped to build the Center for Inquiry into a lasting institution. 

Robyn Blumner spent 16 years as a nationally syndicated columnist and editorial writer at the Tampa Bay Times newspaper, where she wrote a lot about civil liberties, church/state separation, and free speech issues. In 2012, she was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize along with the rest of her editorial team. Before she was writing professionally, she headed up ACLU affiliates in Florida and Utah. She entered the world of organized atheism, if you will, in 2014, when she was tapped to run the Richard Dawkins Foundation. Recently, RDF announced a merger with the Center For Inquiry, and Robyn will soon become CEO of the new merged organization. I spoke with Robyn about her experience coming out as an atheist publicly long before it became commonplace, how the CFI/RDF merger took shape, and -- yes -- Richard Dawkins' tweets.