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1777 – Articles of Confederation adopted1864 – Sherman’s March to the Sea1977 – President Carter hosts Shaw Pahlavi of Iran1984 – Baby Fae diesRobot of the day – The farming robot swarmCRS-1 – Dragon’s first mission – Launch 10/07/12, docking 10/10/12, return and splash down 10/28/12Microsoft & 343 Industries crack down on X-Box Live sexismObama reelected 332 – 206 (electoral college) 51% of the popular voteMarriage equality won – Passed by referendum in Maine, Maryland, and Washington, constitutional ban in Minnesota failsCongressional races of note:McCaskill kicked Akin’s sexist ass 55% – 39%Donnelly beat Mourdock 50% – 44%Baldwin beat Thompson 51% – 46%It looks like Sinema will win in AZ, but the reports of her non-theism are exaggerated. She appears to more accurately be one of the many unaffiliated.Pete Stark lost to a fellow Democrat, leaving us with no open atheist in the legislature. One campaign issue was the motto.1:49:31 MUSIC – Saved by Shelley Segal1:53:40 FEATURE – Interview with Rich and Deanna Joy Lyons from the Living After Faith podcast. You can find Rich’s story in depth in the early episodes, Deanna shares her story in Episode 25.To find the episode where they interviewed Dustin, check out Episode 19.You can find us online at www.htotw.com, email us at [email protected], leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666, find us blogging at www.dwnomad.com, and like us on Facebook.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.