Evolution In The Times

The New York Times features a piece written by DefCon advisory board member and noted physicist Lawrence Krauss, highlighting the recent defeat of the religious right in Kansas – and more importantly the scientific illiteracy of those who continue to push creationism in the classroom. Read the article, "How to Make Sure Children Are Scientifically Illiterate" here.

In July several pro-intelligent design members of the state’s board of education lost primary elections to pro-science challengers – tipping the once anti-science board back in favor of evolution.

Krauss, a professor at Case Western Reserve University, is a leading voice in the movement to defend evolution and the science education of children across the country.

"This is a victory for public education and sends a message nationwide about the public’s ability to see through efforts by groups... to misrepresent science in the schools." Read the article. Click here.