Critics: Move 'undermines science education'
(NEWSER) - Tennessee was the site of the infamous Scopes monkey trial nearly 90 years ago (spoiler alert: creationists lost), but the state is still fighting evolution. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam said yesterday he'll allow a bill to become law that protects teachers who criticize evolution, as well as global warming and other science orthodoxies, reports AP . Haslam had earlier said he would sign the bill, which takes effect April 20, but now he says he will simply let it take effect without his signature. More»
