I have offered ubiquitous illustrations of the media bias about issues that we discuss here at SHS. That bias reflects a broader culture war that is roiling our society to the point of rending—which, as I said yesterday, is vividly reflected in the real choice America has in this presidential . . . . Continue Reading »
The argument is being made that the Palin grandchild shifts the election from the economy and the war, two grounds on which Republicans are losing in public polls, to cultural issues, the one ground on which the Republicans are winning. Maybe—though surely it’s an odd moment when an . . . . Continue Reading »
Once again, the always false meme that embryonic stem cells are the “only chance” for treatments for diseases such as diabetes, has been proved to be utterly wrong—and reported by LA Times, no less: Scientists have used proteins to reprogram pancreatic cells so that they produce . . . . Continue Reading »
Everything is Oprah!Apparently, Governor Sarah Palin’s daughter is pregnant and will marry the father. From the story:“We have been blessed with five wonderful children who we love with all our heart and mean everything to us,” the Palins’ statement said. “Our beautiful . . . . Continue Reading »
As the election progresses, I will attempt to present the positions of the candidates on issues germane to human exceptionalism, assisted suicide, animal rights, health care rationing, in short, all of the grist we grind here at SHS.This morning, I did a quick search on Obama and assisted suicide . . . . Continue Reading »
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