Daily Archives: March 6, 2008

Just cruising for a lawsuit

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The St. Petersburg Times has a good post on its education blog about the creationism bills (“academic freedom act”) filed in the state senate and house. The main question on the reporter’s mind is: what problem are these bills supposed … Continue reading →

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Explore the strengths and weaknesses of Florida’s “Academic Freedom” bill

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Here is a guest post/cross post from Panda’s Thumb by Pete Dunkelberg. Pete is a Florida Citizens for Science board member. ———————— By now regular readers of The Panda’s Thumb know that “academic Freedom” bills have been filed in the … Continue reading →

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Florida columnist and NY Times see through the BS

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Bill Maxwell, columnist for the St. Petersburg Times, draws a clear line between personal faith and public education, and admonishes state Sen. Storms for crossing it. With state Sen. Ronda Storms officially joining the debate over the teaching of evolution … Continue reading →

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