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Michael Behe
Science Uprising
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Michael Behe: What About “Bad” Designs in Biology? And Other Questions

Also in the mix, the issue of academic pressure to distance oneself from ID, even before those involved understand what the theory actually is. Read More ›
Matt Ridley
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From Matt Ridley, Smart Remarks on Scientocracy — and a Howling Irony

No one in the intelligent design research community could have said this with greater punch. Read More ›
Joshua Swamidass
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In the Name of “Academic Freedom,” a Scientist Calls for Punishing Creationists

The practice has a sordid history. There’s always a rationale — for example, in labeling Israeli businesses, or those doing business with Israel, to be avoided. Read More ›
Eric Hedin
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New Book by Physicist Eric Hedin Challenges Atheist Cancel Culture

Atheists targeted the Ball State University scientist after they learned his honors course dared to expose students to evidence of design in the universe. Read More ›
Casey Luskin
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The Return of Casey Luskin

As I began writing this, I read one of the comments recently posted on our main YouTube channel: “I love Discovery Institute. You guys are changing the world!” Read More ›
Casey Luskin
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Dr. Casey Luskin Is in the Building!

The secrecy is really a lesson about the parlous state of academic freedom under Darwinist domination, especially here in the United States. Read More ›
University of Chicago campus
University of Chicago
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Where Will Cancel Culture End? Meet Dorian Abbot

For the University of Chicago to turn its back on free speech would be like a Christian college turning its back on Christianity. It couldn’t happen. Read More ›
yellow star
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Intelligent Design’s Yellow Star: Journal’s Disclaimer Refutes a Common Criticism of ID

Critics of intelligent design (ID) often lecture ID proponents that they are free to submit their work to any scientific journal. Read More ›
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Really? Editors Claim They Were “Unaware” of Article’s Intelligent Design Connections

The implication is that the editors — Denise Kirschner, Mark Chaplain, and Akira Sasaki — did not realize the article was about intelligent design. Read More ›
college campus
college campus
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If Your Free Speech Is Threatened, Let Us Know

As the school year starts, I’m wondering how many students and professors will find themselves in difficult positions. Read More ›

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