Texas: A Word from the Pro-Science Side, Too
The Waco Tribune had two op-eds, the one I noted earlier from antievolutionist Don McLeroy, but also one from Daniel
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Is Winning a Mock Trial Supposed to be an Antievolutionist Consolation Prize?
Art on ATBC reports on a mock trial to be held at Northern Kentucky University on October 22nd, or this
Read moreTexas: McLeroy Speaks Out
The Waco Tribune published an op-ed piece by SBOE Chair Don McLeroy. I’m too worn out right now for a
Read moreTexas: IDC Event in Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s categorization of the following short piece is spot-on, being part of Religion Briefs. Sessions slated on
Read moreScience Education Gets Noticed by the NYT
The New York Times has an article about the slipping technology lead of the USA and the presidential candidate’s plans
Read moreTexas: The Science Textbook Review Panel
[Correction: the panel in question is a science curriculum review panel.] Six people were appointed. An earlier post took up
Read moreTexas: Discovery Institute Scores Two
Discovery Institute Vice President Stephen Meyer and co-author Ralph Seelke were appointed to a six-member textbook review panel by the
Read moreStanley Kurtz, the Obama Campaign, and Radio
I promised David Heddle a post about the Stanley Kurtz interview incident. And I wrote one just now that WordPress
Read moreTexas: Houston Chronicle Endorses Laura Ewing
The Houston Chronicle endorsed Laura Ewing for the District 7 State Board of Education race. There’s an additional bit quoted
Read moreThe Missing Element from Predatory Bear Story
Michael Platt of the
Read moreThe Presidential Debate
I’m listening tonight, so I thought I’d make some remarks. One of the annoying things is John McCain repeatedly talking
Read moreTerminate with Prejudice: “Orphan Works” Bills
Congress has decided to consider bills in the House and the Senate to limit copyright remedies in the case of
Read moreWho’s Fanti’s Coach, I Wonder?
Remember the Brunswick County (North Carolina) School Board and their stated intention to see about inserting creationism into the science
Read morePalin and the Case of the Dropping Polls
Sarah Palin’s approval rating dropped recently. How much? Well, that may be a matter of some discussion. The Political Wire
Read moreThe State of North Carolina Education Folks Know History
Not long following the Brunswick County School Board announcing plans to get intimate with creationism, there is a report that
Read moreAnother School Board Poised to Make a Mistake
A report in the Wilmington (NC) Star-News recounts interaction at the meeting of the Brunswick County School Board. It’s the
Read moreA Critique of the McCain Health Insurance Plan
A press release points out a review of the likely effects of the plan proposed by John McCain to change
Read moreThe Tammy Bruce Factor
Tammy Bruce has an op-ed piece plumping for Sarah Palin, “A feminist’s argument for McCain’s VP”. Bruce apparently likes a
Read more“Victory in Iraq” — What Does that Mean?
Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech at the Republican convention made a couple of mentions of a concept of victory in Iraq
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