Above, the Pet Shop Boys perform, It's A Sin. Today we rip-off some of the various scarlet letters we all wear. Secularism is not a sin.

North Stars and Cowboy Bars is not concerned with puritans.

Lawyers, Guns & Money seems gleeful over Kim Davis' recent courtroom loss. For now, that is.

Balloon Juice looks into paid experts.

Buttermilk Sky highlights the week.

Bonus Track: Claytoonz memorializes a love affair.

Round-up by Tengrain who blogs at Mock, Paper, Scissors. You can follow Tengrain on the Fediverse. Send tips, requests, and suggestions to mbru@crooksandliars.com (with For MBRU in the subject line).