On December 17, Senator Richard Blumenthal, with help from the Secular Coalition for America, introduced the 2016 Darwin Day Resolution (S. Res. 337). This resolution recognizes February 12, 2016 as Darwin Day in honor of what would be Charles Darwin’s 207th birthday. This resolution also:http://action.secular.org/secular/app/write-a-letter?3&engagementId=155773
- States that evolution “provides humanity with a logical and intellectually compelling explanation for the diversity of life on Earth”
- Demands that the “advancement of science be protected from those unconcerned with the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change”
- Confirms that the “teaching of creationism in some public schools compromises the scientific and academic integrity of the United States’ education systems”
With recent studies showing a growing disconnect between scientists and the public, increasing and promoting scientific literacy is a critical priority. Last year marked the first time a Senate version of the resolution was introduced and we’d like to gain momentum by adding more co-sponsors. Please write to your Senators today and urge them to sign on to S. Res. 337 and affirm their commitment to science and scientific knowledge.
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