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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
September 23, 2019

Categories
Biology
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
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, __edited, David Klinghoffer, evolution, Francis Crick, intelligent design, J. Budziszewski, Kitzmiller v. Dover Area School District, Louisiana Science Education Act, Massachusetts, Neo-Darwinism, public education, Royal Society, teachers, Theodosius Dobzhansky, University of Texas}

When Biologists Speak to Biology Teachers, Cont.

_{Sarah Chaffee
September 23, 2019

Biology, Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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As University of Texas political philosopher J. Budziszewski points out, some scientists modify their message on evolution when speaking to the teachers. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
August 4, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, academic freedom, evolution, intelligent design, Louisiana, Massachusetts, science denial, science education, students, teachers, Tennessee}

In Massachusetts, Spreading Myths About Academic Freedom Legislation

_{Sarah Chaffee
August 4, 2019

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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In those few paragraphs, there’s a great deal of misinformation about academic freedom laws, how they harm science teaching and imperil students and educators. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
August 3, 2019

Categories
Scientific Freedom
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, __edited, academic freedom, Dean Kenyon, Eric Hedin, National Review, professionals, Scott Minnich, universities}

Lukianoff Optimistic About Academic Freedom, Gives Advice for Concerned Citizens

_{Sarah Chaffee
August 3, 2019

Scientific Freedom

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If implemented, would these ideas have succored those who faced discrimination in universities, including Eric Hedin, Scott Minnich, or Dean Kenyon? Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
July 23, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, censorship, Charles Darwin, conference, education, evolution, Herman Bouma, National Science Teaching Association, Nature (journal), Science (journal), St. Louis, stonewalling}

National Science Teaching Association Censors Open Inquiry, Stonewalls When Questioned

_{Sarah Chaffee
July 23, 2019

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Imagine, the major U.S. science teachers group used security guards to stop a scheduled speaker from speaking and to hustle him out of the premises. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
July 1, 2019

Categories
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, academic freedom, Australia, culture, Darwinian evolution, evolutionary theory, faculty, free speech, Peter Ridd, students, The Conversation, United States, universities, University of Melbourne, University of Sydney}

More Victories for Academic Freedom…Down Under

_{Sarah Chaffee
July 1, 2019

Scientific Freedom

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It seems that a movement of support for academic freedom is rising in Australia. I hope it makes its way to the United States. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 28, 2019

Categories
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __edited, academic freedom, Albert Einstein, Australia, Charles Darwin, climate change, evolutionary theory, Great Barrier Reef, James Cook University, Peter Ridd, Science Uprising, scientists, United States}

Judge Calls for Academic Freedom…in Australia

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 28, 2019

Scientific Freedom

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Wow! That is some stirring prose. The reference to Darwin is ironic, though. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 14, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, abiogenesis, biological diversity, educators, ethnicity, evidence, evolution, evolutionary biologists, morality, peer-reviewed literature, pornography, religion, religious beliefs, science, Science Alert, science education, sensitivity, sex, students, teacher, terrorism, The Conversation, The Independent}

Should We Teach Evolution as a Sensitive Issue?

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 14, 2019

Science Education

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That’s what priest and professor of science education Michael Reiss argues. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
June 3, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Scientific Freedom
Tagged
, __k-review, academic freedom, Alabama, evolution, free speech, intelligent design, legislation, public education, students, teachers, universities}

Alabama Legislature Passes Bill Supporting University Academic Freedom

_{Sarah Chaffee
June 3, 2019

Science Education, Scientific Freedom

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Kudos to Alabama for making free speech a priority in public education! Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
May 31, 2019

Categories
Science Education
Tagged
, __k-review, Cambridge University, classroom, critical thinking, debate, denialism, education, evolution, extraterrestrials, Forbes, ID the Future, neo-Darwinian theory, Paul Nelson, scholars, scientific literature, scientists}

Indoctrination or Debate? How to Teach Evolution

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 31, 2019

Science Education

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A course in “Science and Nonsense” is intended to persuade, to herd students toward approved opinions. Read More ›

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Author
Sarah Chaffee

Date
May 25, 2019

Categories
Bioethics
Human Exceptionalism
Tagged
, __k-review, "survival of the fittest", human dignity, intelligent design, lawyer, Michael Denton, privilege, Privileged Species, responsibility, Washington State}

This Memorial Day Weekend, Consider Putting Design and Human Dignity into Action

_{Sarah Chaffee
May 25, 2019

Bioethics, Human Exceptionalism

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The universe was woven with us in mind. This is not a statement of species chauvinism. It’s a call to action. Read More ›