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Using Religion to Push Evolution in Public School Biology Class — What Could Go Wrong?

A much better approach would be no religion in biology class, and more science. Read More ›
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Evolution and the “I Won’t Debate” Tactic

If the future of science is really at risk, then surely not debating evolution is folly.  Read More ›
Marquette University
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In Wisconsin, a Win for Academic Freedom

A few aspects of this catch my attention as pertinent to  our concerns here. Read More ›
Louisiana State Capitol
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Louisiana Science Education Act Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary

The LSEA demonstrates that we don’t have to teach evolution dogmatically in public schools. Read More ›
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Stop the Presses! Columnist Reports Accurately on Arizona Science Standards

It’s always encouraging when this happens. The problem is, it happens all too rarely. Read More ›
Peter Salovey
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Yale President Calls for Objectivity in Science Education

He might not welcome my saying so, but his emphasis on thinking critically and examining evidence is spot-on. Read More ›
Wilfred Laurier University
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Lindsay Shepherd’s University Endorses Free Speech

She was called into a meeting and chastised by faculty members. She recorded the meeting and publicized the recording. Read More ›
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Eugenic Sterilization Is STILL Going On

Robert Wilson’s work brought him into contact with survivors of Canada’s eugenics regime, eventually drawing him into research and advocacy. Read More ›
Kirsty Duncan

Which Scientists Get to Have Free Speech?

Does the “scientific consensus” mean that only scientists who follow the majority are entitled to have their say? Read More ›
Zed Seselja
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Did James Cook University Finally Get “Ridd” of Him? An Interesting Case to Follow

Remember Peter Ridd, the scientist who studied the Great Barrier Reef and spoke out against those who said it showed evidence of global warming? Read More ›

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