Monthly Archives: March 2008

Sweeping up the crumbs

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The Tallahassee Democrat quite rightly praises lawmakers who passed up seeing the Expelled movie. I have yet to see an official count of how many lawmakers actually went to the movie, but I have heard from sources that the number … Continue reading →

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A quick analysis

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Here’s my quick take on the whole Expelled mess and the relation to the creationism bills. I’ve been closely watching the media reports concerning science education in Florida for a few years now. I’ve seen tidal waves of news coverage … Continue reading →

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News roundup

Posted on March 13, 2008 by Brandon Haught

My apologies for this quick news link dump. The chemistry class I’m taking now is kicking my butt. I hope to have some thoughts on the movie situation up here tonight. In the meantime: Herald Tribune. I’m not buying what … Continue reading →

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Loose lips … will they sink the ship?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Brandon Haught

It took a while, but the true motivations behind the creationism bills (“academic freedom”) are starting to show. As “academic freedom” was tossed out there on the playing field it was touted as nothing more than “freedom” to teach the … Continue reading →

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Sunshine Law violation?

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Is the movie being screened just for state legislators in any way a violation of Florida’s Sunshine Law? Florida has strict laws governing public records and public meetings. Any meeting of lawmakers must be properly advertised and must be open … Continue reading →

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Legislator’s movie date getting noticed

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Word about Rep. Hays’ movie invite to his fellow Florida legislators is filtering out to the media. Newspaper blogs are talking up a storm on the event. The Orlando Sentinel has no less than three separate blogs on the subject: … Continue reading →

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Creationism bills update

Posted on March 9, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The creationism bill (“academic freedom”) introduced in the State House, HB 1483, was referred to the Schools & Learning Council, Friday, March 07, 2008 8:25 PM. Our blog post tracking both the House and Senate bills is here. Please write, … Continue reading →

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Florida legislature getting Expelled

Posted on March 7, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Florida Rep. D. Alan Hays, who filed creationism bill (“academic freedom”) HB 1483, has invited his fellow lawmakers out to a movie. Let’s see here … what’s good playing right now that Florida’s legislator’s might like to see. Oh! I … Continue reading →

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