Category Archives: “ID Creationism” bills ’09

A letter in the Sun-Sentinel rehashes that tired old claim that evolution is “just a theory.” In re: to a Feb. 10 forum article: To examine all the facts to prove the origin of the species is going to be … Continue reading →

This is the first letter to the editor I’ve seen so far in support of Senator Wise’s possible intelligent design creationism bill. IN REPLY: INTELLIGENT DESIGN Give children facts This is in response to letters regarding Sen. Steve Wise’s proposed … Continue reading →

The St. Petersburg Times education blog, The Gradebook, interviewed House Pre-K-12 policy chairman John Legg. The interview is mostly about getting kids ready for college and how lean budget times affect education bills this session. But the final question is … Continue reading →

Letters to the editor are starting to pop up in response to the news that Senator Wise is planning on introducing legislation promoting intelligent design. In the St. Petersburg Times: No alternative So Republican state Sen. Stephen Wise wants schools … Continue reading →

St. Petersburg Times education reporters and their education blog, The Gradebook, were definitely the media folks to go to for information on anti-evolution efforts last year. It looks like their education team is still on the ball this year. A … Continue reading →

Yesterday, intelligent design creationism made the news when state senator Stephen Wise announced that he will be introducing a bill mandating its teaching alongside evolution instruction. Today we get a taste of what other lawmakers think of the idea, courtesy … Continue reading →

State Sen. Stephen Wise of Jacksonville announced through an article in the Florida Times Union that he plans to file a bill this legislative session to require evolution to be balanced with a discussion of intelligent design. Yes, require. Not … Continue reading →

The names of the members of next session’s House PreK-12 Education Committee were released today. There are quite a few unknowns in the mix, which should make it interesting if the Academic Freedom bills return during the next session. Here … Continue reading →