Category Archives: Science
PA Science Standards Drop
A new report from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute shows public school science standards in Pennsylvania are given a “D”, as compared to Ohio, Maryland, New York, Virginia and Massachusetts, which were in the “A-” to “B” range. The top … Continue reading
In defense of militantism – the only antidote for poisonously lethal Kellyism
Jerry Coyne to his colleagues who take money from the Templeton Foundation: “ To my colleagues Robert Plomin, Günter Wagner, Martin Nowak, and Brian Greene, among many other scientists on the Foundation’s payroll: have you no shame at all at about taking money from Templeton—an organization that’s just given … Continue reading
Dawkins Denied
Shades of the 1950′s: Richard Dawkins was denied the speaking at a Michigan Country Club because (OMG!) he does not have correct religion! CFI-Michigan tells the full story. The Wyndgate Country Club in Rochester Hills, MI, cancels Center for Inquiry–Michigan … Continue reading
9/11 Memorial to be Non-Religious
I was wondering what role, if any, religion would play in the upcoming 9/11 memorial ceremony. It turns out that clergy will not be part of the ceremony, in part, due to the problem of which religions are invited and … Continue reading
The Evolution of Politics
It is remarkable that a candidate makes news for supporting basic scientific knowledge. Last week, Jon Huntsman took a remarkably sane (and thus controversial) stance by stating: “When we take a position that isn’t willing to embrace evolution, when we … Continue reading
Public Funding of Religion over Science
At a time when states are cutting budgets for basic education, Kentucky has decided to give further tax breaks to the Noah’s Ark theme park. This is not just a Kennywood style fun house, but a full-sized ark designed to … Continue reading
Easy as ABC
ABC TV set scientific rationality back another generation with its look at near-death survivors who “describe life on other side.” Ugh. So-called “evidence” came from folks like Reverend Don Piper, who heard the angels singing “We have a Friend in … Continue reading
Evolution is evolving
This week, David Brooks (NY Times and reprinted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) had an epiphany about evolution: The story of evolution, we have been told, is the story of the survival of the fittest. The strong eat the weak. The … Continue reading
2 Political Junkies
Dayvoe over at the 2 Political Junkies has been running some great columns recently about church-state issues. Today, he gives kudos to the Tribune-Review for their editorial calling for an independent and outside review of all allegations of sexual abuse … Continue reading
