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Blasphemy Against Darwin in New York State! Atheist Group Intimidates School District

First, it is definitely NOT against either federal law or Supreme Court precedent to teach about scientific criticisms of Darwin’s theory. Read More ›
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From FIRE, Good News on Campus Free Speech

The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education is out now with a new report. It’s their yearly analysis of speech codes. Read More ›
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Free Speech on Campus: Considering State and Federal Action

There is no easy fix here. The President’s signature on a piece of paper won’t restore open inquiry on campuses. Read More ›
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“Scientific Dissent from Darwinism” List: The Tip of an Iceberg

The signers of the Dissent list have all risked their careers or reputations in signing. Such is the power of groupthink. Read More ›
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Academic Freedom Resolutions — For Darwin Day, Another Valuable Option for Citizen Activists

You may already know about academic freedom bills — such as those passed in Louisiana in 2008 and Tennessee in 2012. Read More ›
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State Science Standards and You: Utah in Focus

While discussions of science standards are often couched in bureaucratic-sounding language, the impact of these policies can be profound. Read More ›
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#9 of Our Top Stories of 2018: On Evolution “Myth” and ID, Tom Wolfe Boldly Told the Truth

He built up to his final act of treason against politically correct expectations with his last book, The Kingdom of Speech, a repudiation of Darwinism. Read More ›
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Can You Say That in Nature? Dobzhansky’s Evolution Cliché Is Becoming Passé

“Nothing in biology makes sense except…” Go ahead; complete that sentence yourself, with a yawn.  Read More ›
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New Model Legislative Resolution on University Student Academic Freedom in Science

From otherwise very impassioned and articulate commentators, the silence on this subject is remarkable. Truly, it’s a scandal. Read More ›
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Intelligent Design and Other “Sensitive Topics”

Do you self-censor? Would you tell your coworkers what you think about immigration, gender issues, or evolution? Read More ›

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