Skeptophilia

H. P. Lovecraft's novel The Lurker at the Threshold  is, like much of his work, uneven.  At its best, it's atmospheric as hell, and ...

So Dictator-for-Life-elect Donald Trump has started to select his appointees for cabinet and other major government positions, and his choic...

Because we evidently needed another reason to facepalm over a Trump appointee, today we consider: John Fleming, assistant secretary for heal...

So I've been getting pretty political lately, here at Skeptophilia  headquarters. Some of you are probably glad to see me address more...

One of the most common things that has been said to me by Trump supporters is "give him a chance to govern."  And although I'v...

Because we all need something more to be pessimistic about regarding the incoming administration's choices for leadership roles, we have...

Okay, folks, I'm trying not to panic about a Trump presidency.  I won't say that I have a naturally sunny disposition -- my tendency...