If it's Perry: Anti-Science Label Sticks

If Rick Perry is the nominee, we will hear stepped-up criticism that there is a Republican “ war on science ,” that the GOP is anti-intellectual and antipathetic to facts and analysis. Such criticism will resonate with many voters, precisely because Perry’s nomination will be evidence that it’s …

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Written by Kenneth Silber on Tuesday September 6, 2011

Ask About Evolution at the GOP Debate

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Thursday August 18, 2011

Can Conservatives and Scientists Get Along?

Last week, Chris Mooney, science blogger and author of The Republican War on Science , asked David Frum to come on the “ Point of Inquiry ” podcast to discuss conservatives and science, and David was kind enough to ask that I be included in the conversation. The interview can now be found …

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Written by Kenneth Silber on Tuesday August 2, 2011

Perry Nomination Will Alienate Young and Educated Voters

In an AP interview on Saturday, Rick Perry managed to swiftly steer into two topics – gay marriage and evolution – on which his views will likely alienate young and educated voters should he make it into the general election. On gay marriage, Perry said  “I am for the federal marriage …

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Written by Stephen Richer on Monday August 1, 2011

Creationism Makes a Comeback

The wave of GOP state legislature victories has led to a more favorable environment for creationist friendly legislation. The wave of Republican victories in state legislatures has led to a more favorable environment for creationist friendly legislation to advance.  Most of those bills will die …

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Written by Noah Kristula-Green on Wednesday March 30, 2011