Author Archives: Jim Lyttle

Fighting for Secularism in Minnesota Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour! Staff attorney Ryan Jayne will discuss some of the efforts by the FFRF (Freedom From Religion Foundation) defending the Establishment Clause. He will dive into 2020 Minnesota legislation pertaining to religious intrusion into public policy, present a refresher on historical legalContinue reading “First Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLYDE IRON! The original Clyde Iron Works opened in Glascow, Scotland in 1786. It later developed the “hot blast” process that greatly increased the efficiency of smelting iron. But the one in Duluth was founded on October 21, 1889 (even if the name Clyde Iron Works wasn’t adopted until two years later). So,Continue reading “3rd Wednesday, Oct. 21st”

This Sunday we will hear from Jeremiah Camara, who will speak about his film Holy Hierarchy: Religious Roots of Racism in America.  You can watch the film ahead of time on Amazon Prime using this link.  (You can get a 30 day free trial of Amazon Prime.)  Or, you can just bring your curiosity and enjoy hisContinue reading “Special Presentation: First Sunday, Oct. 4th”

Once again, we will gather on the patio at the home of our own Tom Patten (3001 East Superior Street) for Happy Hours from 4:00 – 6:00 on Thursday, October 1st. Please bring something to drink (or a snack) and a lawn chair if you have one. We will be outside in the fresh (crisp)Continue reading “1st Thu, Oct 1st, Happy Hours!”

This Saturday will be the last Pavilion Party of this season (until next Spring). We’ll gather at the lovely home of Our Flounder, Dr. Bill van Druten.  We’ll all bring some food or drink, and lots of important ideas, to share with other freethinkers.  The fun will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 26thContinue reading “4th Sat, Sep 26th, Final Pavilion Party!”