This is Hemet and Jessica.

And you're listening to the Friendly Atheist Podcast.

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And it's the beginning of the year.

I'm going to announce something that I've been working on for a while now because, as some of you who have been in the atheist

world, have been aware of for like 10, 15 years now, there has been historically some problems

with some problematic people. And in an effort to try to change that moving forward, I'm excited

to announce I've joined the Creator Accountability Network.

CAN is a nonprofit dedicated to reducing harassment and abuse through ethical education and a system

of restorative accountability. I join because I care about the safety and well-being of my

community members. If any of you listening feel my behavior or content has harmed someone,

I encourage you please report it to Cannes either via the reporting form on their website,

creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org, or via their hotline at 617-249-4255. They will help me make it right and avoid repeating that mistake in the future.

Can also needs volunteers from our communities to help with their work. So if you have skills you think

would be helpful or time and a desire to help, please visit their website to find out how you can

volunteer. And most importantly, get the word out to other creators you respect, admire who you

think would be interested in getting credentialed, and help us build safer communities together.

And with that, it's been two weeks since we have talked about topics in the news. And I figured,

I don't know how much you know about the Freedom from Religion Foundation slash New Atheist Curfuffle that has been happening.

I've been skimming over the top of it.

Once in a while, I'll open up blue sky, saw that Jerry Coins said something stupid.

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