Scialabba has the time, freedom, and passion of the amateur, and the perspicacity of the pro.… Read the rest
Welcome to our archive of news stories relevant to the project of fighting fashionable nonsense. The stories are drawn from the electronic pages of the world’s media. On this page, you’ll find links to those stories that have been featured on Butterflies and Wheels during the current year. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to separate archives of stories from previous years.
We’re always pleased to hear about news stories that you think should be featured on Butterflies and Wheels. Just send an email here, if you want to point one out to us.
A note about links
Inevitably links go out of date. We suggest, therefore, that you make hard-copies of the stories that particularly interest you.
Orwell and His Contradictions 
Jun 6th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
In truth, Orwell was wrong about all sorts of things, not least the inner logic of totalitarianism.… Read the rest
Jesus and Mo Listen to Bill Donohue
Jun 6th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
On the Ryan report as anti-Catholic propaganda and the benefits of being whipped by nuns.… Read the rest
Virtual Lecture at Second Life on Saturday
Jun 6th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Stephen Law presenting a lecture and Q&A about The War for Children’s Minds at The Open Habitat Project.… Read the rest
Paul Kurtz Ousted as Chairman of CFI
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Like other nonprofits, the Center for Inquiry is ultimately governed by a board of directors.… Read the rest
Joe Hoffmann on Paul Kurtz
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘The idea that the world was “going” secular had failed to take into account religion’s unique ability to go humanistic.’… Read the rest
Jason Rosenhouse on Accommodationism
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If a review in TNR is too much for liberal Christians, what could Coyne have done to mollify them? … Read the rest
Support Simon Singh
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If he loses, it will be serious for freedom of speech, not only in Britain but throughout the world.… Read the rest
Support for Simon Singh is Growing
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
English libel law has no place in disputes about evidence. BCA should discuss evidence outside a courtroom.… Read the rest
Simon Singh Will Appeal the Judgement
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Singh criticised BCA for claiming spinal manipulation can treat children with colic, ear infections, asthma.… Read the rest
Bad Astronomy on Simon Singh
Jun 5th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If you call someone on the carpet for making fallacious claims, they can basically shut you up by suing you.… Read the rest
Tariq Ramadan Issues Instructions to Obama
Jun 4th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Must be humble. Islam great civilization. True and deep respect. America should be ready to learn from Islam.… Read the rest
Chris Mooney on Learning the Lessons of Katrina
Jun 4th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Anything that encourages hurricane complacency—including predictions of mild weather—is itself a danger.… Read the rest
Nailing English Libel Law
Jun 4th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Simon Singh’s supporters spoke out against BCA suit against an individual with no financial support.… Read the rest
Simon Singh: the Story so Far
Jun 4th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The article was about an issue of public interest: childhood health and the effectiveness of particular treatments.… Read the rest
The Roots of Intelligent Design
Jun 3rd, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The argument is one thing, the ID movement is another.… Read the rest
Ben Goldacre on Man Flu and Other ‘News’
Jun 3rd, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
People are interested in finding out about medical news, yet they are routinely fed nonsense by the media.… Read the rest
Goldacre on Dodgy Academic PR
Jun 3rd, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
We have communicated to newspapers that we want them to be large and cheap rather than adequately researched.… Read the rest
Anthroposophical Doctors and State Funding
Jun 3rd, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
What do Anthroposophical doctors such as Dr Gruenewald do in Anthroposophical schools?… Read the rest
Jerry Coyne on Mooney and Accommodationism
Jun 3rd, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The reconciliation of science and faith almost always dilutes science, especially evolution.… Read the rest
