The Scourge: Moral Implications of
Natural Embryo Loss

It is often claimed that from the moment of conception embryos have the same moral status as adult humans. This claim plays a central role in many arguments against abortion, in vitro fertilization, and stem cell research. In what follows, I show that this claim leads directly to an unexpected ( Read more... )

From Feministing

In an email to the law school community, Kagan wrote, "I have accepted this nomination because it offers me the opportunity, working under the leadership of the President-elect and his nominee for Attorney General, Eric Holder, to help advance this nation's commitment to the rule of law at what I think is a critical time in our ( Read more... )

Evolution of the Mind: 4 Fallacies of Psychology

I most often see Evo Psych arguments pulled out to defend sexist, heteronormative and gender binary statements, so, I'm not (by default) very open or friendly to the idea as a whole, though certain aspects can raise some interesting discussions.

Americans less likely to accept evolution than Europeans

“The total effect of fundamentalist religious beliefs on attitude toward evolution was nearly twice as much in the United States,” he said, “which indicates that individuals who hold a strong belief in a personal God - and who pray frequently - were significantly less likely to view ( Read more... )