evolution

Hardwire This: Turning Evo Psych Upside Down

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by Tori Rodriguez, Psychotherapist/Writer

September 28, 2011 - 8:10am (Print)

Evolutionary psychologists specialize in coming up with primal, survival-related explanations for "The Way Men and Women Are." While some of their scenarios are thought-provoking, a closer look suggests some of their interpretations make them little more than Professional Guessers.

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Female Orgasms: Poor Science Reporting Feeds Obsession and Misinformation

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by Amanda Marcotte, RH Reality Check

September 13, 2011 - 7:51am (Print)

Another study about the female orgasm, and another round of reading illogical responses. The origins of the female orgasm may be scientifically interesting, but they have no bearing on women's rights to have them or not have them as they wish. 

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Alabama Candidate "Smeared" With Science

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by Robin Marty, RH Reality Check

May 12, 2010 - 10:17am (Print)

It's the greatest shame a gubernatorial candidate can face in Alabama...being accused of believing in evolution!

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Louisiana Law To Allow 'Alternative Science Texts' In Public Schools

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by Amie Newman

June 18, 2008 - 2:15pm (Print)

The Louisiana Senate just passed a bill to allow public school teachers to "supplement" their science materials specifically addressing evolution and global warming in the bill itself.
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Expelled! -- Unintelligent Design

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by Sarah Seltzer, RH Reality Check

April 24, 2008 - 8:41am (Print)

"Expelled," the anti-Darwinist polemic, and the creationist movement behind it, share goals, tactics and leaders with anti-choicers. It's a multi-pronged mission to insert fundamentalist religious principles into all areas of public life.

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