Yes, people are still being accused, tortured, and killed because of witchcraft accusations. It happened last week in East Africa when seven people died; my article on this horrible event, with some background on witch hunts, can be seen HERE.
Media Literacy
Whatever happened to the viral "Bring Back Our Girls" campaign earlier this year? My article on Boko Haram and the forgotten captives, in which I explain why little has been done, and why buying the girls' freedom would probably be the best option but won't happen....
‘Miss Representation’ and The Importance of Good Statistics
I have a recent blog on the importance of fact-checking statistics and claims--including those made by people whose causes you support. You can read it HERE.
Appearance on Edge of the Unknown Radio Show
My recent guest appearance on The Edge of the Unknown Radio Show is now up, wherein I discuss skepticism, investigations, and some mysteries covered in my new book. Check it out HERE!
Food Babe’s Ingredient Attacks Draw Backlash
HERE'S a good piece about "The Food Babe," whose pseudoscientific foodie fearmongering I wrote about earlier this year...
Colombian Girls Blame Vaccine for Mysterious Symptoms
Hundreds of Colombian girls and their families are blaming HPV vaccines for mysterious symptoms. An interesting blend of anti-vaccination conspiracy and mass hysteria, you can read my article on it HERE.
Icelandic Lake Monster Video Claimed Authentic
A 2012 video claimed to be of an Icelandic lake/river monster that went viral has been quasi-officially determined to be real by a committee. My new piece on it can be read at Discovery News, HERE.
Chupacabra Investigation Talk at Taylor Ranch Library in ABQ
On Saturday Sept. 20 I'll be giving a free talk at the Taylor Ranch Library in Albuquerque, New Mexico, from 2-3 PM. I'll be discussing my research into (and solving the mystery of) the Hispanic vampire beast El Chupacabra. I'll also be talking about and signing...
Appearance on the Grand Dark Conspiracy Show
I was recently a guest on the Grand Dark Conspiracy Show, talking about my investigations and new book, Mysterious New Mexico. You can check out the show HERE.
Karma, Joan Rivers, and Andrew Madoff
My new article on the fallacies of karma, Joan Rivers, and regression to the mean is now up at Discovery News, check it out HERE!