Wedge strategy or salami slicing? Two equally valid theories

Creationism is to be discussed as part of the GCSE biology syllabus: The [OCR] exam board says students need to understand the background to theories. Its new “Gateway to Science” curriculum asks pupils to examine how organisms become fossilised. Teachers are asked to “explain that the fossil record has been interpreted differently over time (e.g.… Continue reading Wedge strategy or salami slicing? Two equally valid theories

Once More Unto the Pub, Dear Friends, Once More…

Can you believe it is only 3 weeks since the last Liberal Drinks? Sheesh! Time goes by quickly! Anyway, same time and time of the month – Wednesday 15 March, 7.30pm – and same place – The Silver Cross. I’m not personally planning to hold one in April, so this is the last chance to… Continue reading Once More Unto the Pub, Dear Friends, Once More…

Duncan Brack on Equality

I’m surprised this article on Equality by Vice Chair of the Meeting the Challenge working group Duncan Brack hasn’t provoked any discernable debate so far. No doubt everyone has had other distractions this week. I certainly don’t have time to deal with it in depth right now. It is laying down the gauntlet to quite… Continue reading Duncan Brack on Equality