MMR doctor wants conflict of interest charge investigated.… 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.
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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Inevitably links go out of date.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.
Face-Lift Worth Risking Life? 
Feb 23rd, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Two cosmetic surgery patients die in six weeks, making others nervous.… Read the rest
Canetti on Murdoch’s New Book
Feb 23rd, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘Her book is very badly written, shoddy…That would not be so bad if she had something to say.’… Read the rest
What Happened to Arab Feminism?
Feb 23rd, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Lee Smith says Arab states typically use Islam to restrict women’s rights. … Read the rest
Carnegie Endowment: Arab Reform Bulletin
Feb 23rd, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Special issue on political Islam.… Read the rest
‘From England’ Diary of Elias Canetti
Feb 23rd, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Reluctant to write for publishers: feared that would compromise his commitment to truth.… Read the rest
Sharing Dislike of Repressive Practices
Feb 21st, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Veil-wearing feminist and anti-veil feminist failing to understand one another.… Read the rest
Eight Commentators on the Hijab
Feb 21st, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
A range of views.… Read the rest
That Sums it Up
Feb 21st, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
A cartoon on how to do science.… Read the rest
Policy Goals Trump Science
Feb 21st, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Prominent scientists issue statement saying Bush administration distorts facts.… Read the rest
Statement by Concerned Scientists
Feb 21st, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Call for restoring scientific integrity to federal policymaking.… Read the rest
Twenty Years On
Feb 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Naomi Wolf’s new book claims sexual harrassment at Yale two decades ago.… Read the rest
Government to Proceed With GM Maize
Feb 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Despite public opposition, there is no scientific case for a ban.… Read the rest
Journal Regrets MMR Autism Paper
Feb 20th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Paper should never have been published, concedes Lancet editor.… Read the rest
Freud Was Fantastically Wrong
Feb 19th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Academics have been infinitely creative in their efforts to whitewash his errors. … Read the rest
Intellectual Diversity
Feb 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
David Horowitz wants to clarify and extend existing principles of academic freedom.… Read the rest
Aux Armes, Intellectuels!
Feb 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Petition accuses French centre-right government of war on intelligence.… Read the rest
Political Standards versus Academic Criteria
Feb 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Would Horowitz’ plan invite too much meddling by the state in academic matters?… Read the rest
Colloquy With David Horowitz
Feb 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
How would the promotion of ‘intellectual diversity’ actually work? Many questions.… Read the rest
We Need Not More Theory but More Mettle
Feb 18th, 2004 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If you’re going to teach ethics, teach about self-deception.… Read the rest
