Center for Inquiry

Publicationsfree Inquiry magazinefree Inquiry publishes articles explaining the principles of secular humanism and supporting those living out its ideals. It explores the contributions of science as they increase our understanding of the world and our ability to improve it. It also examines the damage done by ignorance, intolerance, and superstition. The readership includes scholars, researchers, and lay readers with diverse backgrounds. In addition to articles, free Inquiry publishes a very limited amount of poetry.skeptical inquirer magazineskeptical inquirer explores extraordinary claims from a scientific perspective. They examine what the scientific community knows about controversial subjects within the realms of the paranormal and elsewhere. The publications expose pseudoscience and provide expert commentary on hot button issues within society. They avoid the sensationalism often presented by the press, television, and movies and provide critical thinking tools to examine the information presented within the media and online.

National conferenceheld national csicon in las vegas, nv october 26-29, 2023 at the flamingo hotel.it was time once again for the forces of reason and science to come together; time for critical thinkers to connect, learn from one another, and sharpen their skills; time for the leading lights of skepticism to share their wisdom and rally the troops.luminaries bill nye, penn & teller, richard dawkins, mick west, seema yasmin, paul offit, kenny biddle, robyn blumner, dustin dean, kathleen dyer, erika engelhaupt, dave farina, paul fidalgo, raymond edward hall, george hrab, stephen hupp, glenn kessler, leighann lord, naomi oreskes, natalia pasternak, massimo polidoro, rina raphael, joe schwarcz, eugenie scott, eddie tabash, melanie trecek-king, jim underdown, bertha vazquez, stuart vyse, and richard wiseman spoke at the biggest skeptics' event of the year at the flamingo hotel in las vegas, the city of illusions. Csicon 2023 was packed with fascinating talks and presentations, dazzling entertainment, and fun social events with fellow skeptics.

Outreach program regional officesprofessionally-staffed offices (centers for Inquiry) in selected cities carry out aspects of our national agenda germane to certain locations, such as outreach to the entertainment industry in los angeles. In addition, each regional Center provides educational and social programming for interested individuals residing within several hours' drive of the facility, including lectures, seminars, social gatherings, opportunities to celebrate life milestones, and the like.outreach and community programs promotes formation of local community groups and on-campus student groups focused on our issues, nationwide. Provides educational materials, speakers, and other resources for such groups.

Additional program expenses are for media/investigation productions programs, library program, educational program including conference events, the robert green ingersoll birthplace museum program.