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Racism Serves Darwinism, Darwinism Serves Racism

Racism was not just an incidental part of Darwin’s evolutionary theory. Rather Darwin considered racial inequality crucial evidence for his theory. Read More ›
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Congratulations to Science Magazine for an Honest Portrayal of Darwin’s Descent of Man

On the book’s 150th anniversary, a prestigious journal is catching up with Darwin critics. Read More ›
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Origin of Species
Photo: Mural portrait of Charles Darwin, Sidney Street, Sheffield cc-by-sa/2.0 © Neil Theasby via Geograph.

The Casual Racism of Charles Darwin

It is certainly startling to see the N-word cropping up in Darwin’s letters, but this is not the only place. Read More ›
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Congratulations to Science Magazine for an Honest Portrayal of Darwin’s Descent of Man

On the book's 150th anniversary, a prestigious journal is catching up with Darwin critics. Read More ›
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Dawkins: “Wise and Sensible” to Abort Babies with Down Syndrome

I have rarely seen a more vivid illustration of the lethal consequences of utilitarian thinking. Read More ›
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For Juneteenth, Watch Human Zoos

Today is Juneteenth, celebrating the freedom of American slaves. In recognition of the anniversary, here is our video #4, “Human Zoos.” Read More ›
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Darwinism and Intelligent Design in Poland 

I told the staff of En Arche that the foundation reminded me of Discovery Institute twenty years ago. Read More ›
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Listen: Bought in a Slave Auction, Displayed as Evolutionary “Science”

The association with “mainstream science” is often weaponized as a way of overawing us and persuading us to stop expecting answers to hard questions. Read More ›
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Photo credit: Quangpraha, via Pixabay.

Animal Ownership and Antebellum Slavery — An Odious Comparison

Favored by the animal-rights movement, the idea is misanthropic, and I would say, implicitly racist. Read More ›
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Photo: Amazon River at sunset, by Global Water Forum via Flickr.

Court Grants Amazon River Legal “Rights”

The potential deleterious consequences to humankind from “nature rights” are beyond measuring — except to trial lawyers. Read More ›

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