In this episode we get mad enough to drop some F-bombs about Blue Laws, Abortion rights and Anti-Transgender laws. Seriously we got angry. Stories Blue laws in North Dakota and the role of women Representative Bernie Satrom and Representative Vernon Laning have some interesting ideas on why they should keep the blue laws. http://www.salon.com/2017/02/13/north-dakota-lawmaker-dont-repeal-blue-laws-because-wives-need-to-make-husbands-breakfast-in-bed/ FFRF has statement for Seattle mayor The mayor will give his state of the city speech from a local mosque. This will be the first time the this annual speech will be held outside city hall. http://mynorthwest.com/543549/murray-seattle-address-at-mosque/ Father’s permission for abortions Republican state Rep. Justin Humphrey introduced House Bill 1441 that would require a the father to grant permission for an abortion. https://theintercept.com/2017/02/13/oklahoma-lawmakers-want-men-to-approve-all-abortions/ Potter Award This week we have a Potter award for a group that hold a very special place in my heart. If you recall last year there was an initiative that would have repealed the anti-discrimination language that allows Transgender individuals to use the facilities they identify with. This movement was spearheaded by the incorrectly named “Just Want Privacy” Well they are at it again, this time with a new petition that is specifically target transgender individuals. https://justwantprivacy.org/ https://www.facebook.com/JustWantPrivacy/ Links of note NanoCon In the Name of God The Podcast The Gaytheist Manifesto Robert @themottoguy robert@secularyakking.com Robert’s Facebook Show Podcast@secularyakking.com @secularyakking Facebook Support the show on Patreon