Monthly Archives: March 2011

Sign the petition

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Brandon Haught

In response to Senator Stephen Wise’s “non-evolution” “theory of whatever” bill (SB 1854, critical analysis of evolution in public schools), concerned citizen Eduardo Pazos of Miami Beach started an online petition. It’s off to a good start with 211 signatures … Continue reading →

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Education commissioner resigns

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Brandon Haught

I’m testing posting here from my phone, and so I’ll use the big news of the day for this practice run. Florida education commissioner suddenly resigns. My initial reaction is that this is not a good thing. Education in Florida … Continue reading →

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National news keeping eye on Florida

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Brandon Haught

A couple of national news outlets are taking note of Senator Wise’s antievolution bill. They’re both just rewrites of Florida stories, but they are still worth logging in here on the blog. The Huffington Post has a story: “Florida State … Continue reading →

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Newspapers: Antievolution bill is bad idea

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Brandon Haught

The Orlando Sentinel has published an editorial opposing Sen. Wise’s “non-evolution” “theory of whatever”: Among scientists, the idea of teaching “nonevolution” in public schools would be dismissed as nonsense. But in Tallahassee, just such a bill sponsored by Rep. Stephen … Continue reading →

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Antievolution bill referred to senate committees

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Brandon Haught

Senator Stephen Wise’s “non-evolution” “theory of whatever” bill (SB 1854, critical analysis of evolution in public schools) was referred to two senate committees today: Education Pre-K -12, and Budget. The chair of the education committee is none other than Sen. … Continue reading →

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Evolution “caught in the act!” Quick, notify Senator Wise!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Brandon Haught

Florida citizens: You have a mission! Senator Wise is very busy, and so he may not be aware of some rebellious researchers lurking in Gainesville. These lab-coat wearing troublemakers are stomping all over Sen. Wise’s turf. They are daring to … Continue reading →

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Florida Academy of Sciences opposes Wise’s bill

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Brandon Haught

The Florida Academy of Sciences has issued a position statement opposing Senator Stephen Wise’s antievolution bill. A pdf of their position statement is here. Some excerpts from the Florida Academy of Sciences’ statement: SB 1854, in effect, leaves the door … Continue reading →

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Fox channel news story & poll

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Brandon Haught

The central Florida Fox affiliate, Channel 35 WOFL, ran a story tonight at 10 and 11 about Sen. Wise’s antievolution bill. The story itself was OK. The person interviewed in favor of the bill, Jim Stemberger, claimed religion has no … Continue reading →

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