Category Archives: Analysis/Commentary

New newspaper blog jumps in

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg education blog, The Gradebook, has been tracking the state science standards story in a very dedicated way. Now the Palm Beach Post adds their voice to the blog world with their own education blog, Extra Credit. The … Continue reading →

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9-0

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Brandon Haught

That’s nine newspaper editorials in favor of including evolution in the state science standards and zero in favor of “other theories.” The South Florida Sun Sentinel jumps on board. Evolution isn’t debatable in many parts of the world, and among … Continue reading →

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8-0

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Brandon Haught

So far, eight Florida daily newspapers have written editorials in support of evolution. None have supported “alternatives.” Either the reality of the situation is that obvious, or it’s just a liberal media conspiracy. I’ll take reality. Here’s the eighth editorial, … Continue reading →

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Editorial: Focus on science

Posted on December 27, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The Tampa Tribune is the latest newspaper to offer strong support for evolution in the state’s science standards on the editorial page. Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection is central to science curriculum because it explains more observations … Continue reading →

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Yet another editorial in favor of evolution

Posted on December 22, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg Times uses the Dover, Pa. intelligent design trial as a springboard to scolding the Pinellas County school board in an editorial. As the judge found, “every scientific association that has spoken on the matter” has rejected the … Continue reading →

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Misinformation galore

Posted on December 19, 2007 by Brandon Haught

A “your views” piece in the Tallahassee Democrat is a great example of how easily misinformation can be passed along to the general public. The man writes about supposed flaws in evolution research. The writer obviously has no idea what … Continue reading →

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One heck of a smart student

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The Daytona Beach News-Journal runs a student voices column, which lets kids voice their opinions about the issues of the day. 15-year-old Johnathan Kenny talks about evolution and religion. He does a great job! Please head over to the site … Continue reading →

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Dust settles after radio show

Posted on December 12, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Well, my appearance on the WMFE radio station show Intersection didn’t kill me. Boy, does that half hour fly by fast when you’re on the hot seat! You can listen to a recording of the show at the station’s website. … Continue reading →

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