Antievolution Initiative in Nevada Dies

4:06 pm EST June 13th, 2006 | Politics | 3 Comments

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An Associated Press story in the Las Vegas Sun reports that the so-called “Truth in Science” initiative in Nevada has died. The initiative would have amended the Nevada constitution to require public schools to teach that “parts Of evolution are unproven theories” and various specific points disputed by “some” scientists.

The backer of the initiative, Las Vegas masonry contractor Steve Brown, stopped an effort to collect the 83,184 signatures that were required by June 20, 2006 in order to get the initative on the ballot.

According to the story, Brown “said he did not think his Truth in Science proposal would be passed by voters if it were on the ballot.”

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3 Responses to “Antievolution Initiative in Nevada Dies”

  1. Rheinhard says:
    June 13, 2006 at 5:06 pm

    I am always amused by the Orwellian Newspeak names associated with these things. “Truth In Science” initiative. Kinda like the “Clear Skies” initiative, “Operation Liberty Shield”, etc…

  2. Frank_D says:
    June 14, 2006 at 4:06 pm

    Bless us, O Darwin, and these thy gifts…

  3. roche says:
    June 17, 2006 at 12:06 pm

    An interesting side note:

    Missing Link between birds and dinosaurs found