Anti-evolution books on sale in Dayton, Tennessee, where the 'Monkeyville' trial of Professor John T Scopes took place.

The Long History of Opposition to Science

The Leonard Lopate Show | Feb 13, 2015

Washington Post science writer Joel Achenbach discusses his National Geographic cover story “The War On Science,” which he explores why reasonable people doubt science. Climate change and vaccinations face furious opposition, and some people even doubt the moon landing. 

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Crown Heights residents fume over new barricades ahead of West Indian Day Parade

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Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015

The writer and activist, who died this week, discussed her memoir, the Black Lives Matter movement, and a question for activists: Which comes first, changing hearts or changing laws?
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60 Words

It’s been 25 years since 9/11. Today we talk about the 60 words that ushered in everything that came after.
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