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In Australia, Academic Freedom Case Will Have Far-Reaching Consequences

Professor Peter Ridd doubted that the Great Barrier Reef was almost dead due to global warming, and argued as much. Read More ›
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More Victories for Academic Freedom…Down Under

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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Judge Calls for Academic Freedom…in Australia

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

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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Disallowing Dissent: The Case of Peter Ridd

This is a familiar type of story to anyone who follows the news about academic freedom, especially on the subject of evolution. Read More ›

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