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The Long Goodbye
Reflections on my mother's dying days
Apr 1, 2022 • 
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The Long Goodbye
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Biology is not Bigotry
This piece from the biologist Jerry Coyne original appeared on the Freedom from Religion blog FreeThought now, but was later removed for dogmatic…
Dec 31, 2024 • 
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Biology is not Bigotry
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Physics Education: The hordes are at the gates.
Improving physics education is hard enough without this nonsense.
Apr 11, 2022 • 
Lawrence M. Krauss
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Physics Education: The hordes are at the gates.
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The Lunatics Are Running The Asylum
A growing sense of fear pervades modern academia, enabling individuals and groups, who, when they don't get their way, are hell bent on destroying…
Aug 19, 2022 • 
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Guest Post: Beatriz Villarroel on her personal experience with "Guilt by Association" harassment in Astronomy
A call for increased compassion and respect for rights in academia.
Jun 19, 2023 • 
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Guest Post: Beatriz Villarroel on her personal experience with "Guilt by Association" harassment in Astronomy
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"Science shouldn't offend". So says Nature Magazine, which used to focus on science publishing
As this guest article explains, the new editorial policy of Nature Human Behavior basically trashes free and open inquiry and scientific merit.
Aug 29, 2022 • 
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"Science shouldn't offend". So says Nature Magazine, which used to focus on science publishing
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Indigenous Myth and Science: From Egypt to New Zealand
It may be hurtful to say Indigenous myths aren't science. But that doesn't really matter, because it is true.
Apr 26, 2022 • 
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Indigenous Myth and Science: From Egypt to New Zealand
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Association of American Medical Colleges Prescribes a DEI-based curriculum...
Infusing themes of “intersectionality,” “white supremacy,” and “microaggression,” into medical education
Jul 22, 2022 • 
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Association of American Medical Colleges Prescribes a DEI-based curriculum...
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In Praise of Charles Darwin
The opportunity to read The Voyage of the Beagle opened my eyes to another side of this great scientist.
Sep 18, 2023 • 
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In Praise of Charles Darwin
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Remembering Christopher Hitchens
It has been 12 years since we lost this human treasure
Dec 16, 2023 • 
Lawrence M. Krauss
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Remembering Christopher Hitchens
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Frances Widdowson: Fired for Asking Questions
How a question during a lecture led to an inquisition during a faculty meeting, and ultimately to the termination of a tenured position. Worthy of…
Nov 18, 2022 • 
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Darwin Cancelled in a French University?
Peggy Sastre reports on some disturbing developments at Sciences Po
Jul 19, 2022 • 
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