First Links — 6.19.12

My Last Post as an Atheist
Leah Libresco,  Patheos

Lies, Truth, and Live Action’s Tactics
Christopher O. Tollefsen,  Public Discourse

‘Measurable Outcomes’ and Higher Education
Peter Lawler,  Big Think

Catholic Health Association Drops Support for HHS Plan
Dan Gilgoff, CNN

A Naked Singularity: In Conversation with Sergio De La Pava
David Michael,  Books & Culture

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