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Critical Race Theory and Intelligent Design: The Mixed-Up Comparison of Sarah Jones

Sarah Jones essentially argues that worries about critical race theory have been ginned up by conservative provocateurs. Read More ›
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New Head of Brazilian Education Agency Supports Free Speech in Origins Debate

Dr. Benedito Neto hosted a delegation of scientists from Discovery Institute in 2017 for the founding of Discovery-Mackenzie, in partnership with Dr. Marcos Eberlin. Read More ›
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#9 of Our Top Stories of 2019: Ben Shapiro May Have Done the Best Interview with Stephen Meyer

He knows the common challenges to intelligent design and poses them very articulately, and he’s obviously absorbed Meyer’s books. Read More ›
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Ben Shapiro May Have Done the Best Interview with Stephen Meyer That I’ve Seen

He knows the common challenges to intelligent design and poses them very articulately, and he’s obviously absorbed Meyer’s books. Read More ›
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Disregarding Fake News from Darwin Promoters, South Dakota Scientist Applauds Academic Freedom Bill

This year, South Dakota has an opportunity to encourage more scientific inquiry in the classroom. Read More ›
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South Dakota Science Education Controversy Gets Surreal as Anti-Censorship Group Demands Censorship

When it comes to defending evolutionary orthodoxy, journalism and propaganda merge seamlessly. Read More ›
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Activist Group Spreads Falsehoods About South Dakota Science Education Bill

Americans United for Separation of Church and State falsely claim that SB 55 would authorize the teaching of "intelligent design." Read More ›
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Fake News: Washington Post‘s Valerie Strauss “Reports” on South Dakota Academic Freedom Bill

Strauss raises fears about a lack of accountability -- "maverick teachers" who can teach whatever they wish. Read More ›
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An Opening for Academic Freedom in Texas, as Representative Swanson Files a Bill

This legislation, if passed, would protect teachers who wish to discuss the "scientific strengths and weaknesses of existing scientific theories." Read More ›

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