whatever, tennessee.

The state legislature of Tennessee has given legal cover to public school teachers to challenge the science of evolution and climate change, in a move that looks set to deepen a debate about politicisation of the classroom.

The bill passed in the Tennessee Senate this week provides legal protection to teachers who personally do not believe in evolution or the human causes of climate change, and instead want to teach the "scientific strengths and weaknesses of existing scientific theories". (via)

eric berry very scary

remember that scandal about eric berry and the porn party? it wasn't true, but he did do some late night 6.9-ing recently. go vols.

Hey Miss USA, should Evolution be taught in school?

This is long but it is really interesting. I guess I didn't realize that people were still contentious about this. I guess I assumed that after the pope said evolution was cool with him, people would calm down.

Here's a quote that sums up almost every contestant's bet-hedging answer: "im personally a christian so I believe the Bible's version, but you can't push opinions or beliefs onto children so they need to know every side that's out there." Brittany York, North Carolina

I make a living pushing opinions and beliefs on children.

i just happened to tune into rachel maddow last night...

and boy was i glad i did! you won't believe this guy. stick around long enough to see rachel bang her head on her desk in frustration. spoiler alert retroactive!

just sprinkle some nuclear waste across the ocean. or america!