State governments are grappling with massive budget deficits, overburdened social programs, and mountains of deferred spending. But never mind all that. For some conservative lawmakers, it’s the perfect time to legislate the promotion of creationism in the classroom, reports Mother Jones. In the first three months of 2011, nine creationism-related bills have been introduced in seven states—that’s more than in any year in recent memory…
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