Tag: Politics
As the Tree of Life Tumbles: Now, the “Public Goods” Hypothesis
Even as Richard Dawkins informs Rick Perry that “evolution is a fact,” many evolutionary biologists are quietly (or not so quietly) abandoning the Tree of Life hypothesis.
Governor Perry Thinks Texas Schools Teach Creationism, while Texas Education Agency Stifles Even Scientific Criticism of Darwin
Governor Perry of Texas wrongly thinks public schools in his home state teach creationism, but he seems unaware that his own education commissioner is trying to stifle scientific criticisms of Darwin.
“Dominionist” Darwinism
Our friend and colleague Nancy Pearcy has a good piece in Human Events taking off from a New Yorker attack piece on Michele Bachmann.
Rick Perry Answers the Dreaded “Evolution” Question
“This didn’t happen by accident.”
Evolution as a Political Speed Trap
Today’s American Spectator contains a column by Jay Richards and David Klinghoffer on “the speed trap” of presidential politics. Their advice is sympathetic and sound.