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scientificactivistprofile.gif An Oxford graduate student by day and a scientific activist by night, Nick Anthis isn't letting his Ph.D. research in protein structure get in the way of defending scientific and social progress.

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Election 2008:

John Edwards Endorses Barack Obama

It's about time!

McCain's Own Agents of Intolerance

As the media circus over Jeremiah Wright continues, it should give us pause that the media hasn't decided to focus on John McCain and his embrace of a wide range of religious bigots. Although McCain once called these men "agents...

The Gas Tax Suspension: Political Pandering of the Worst Kind

This morning, I had to wake up to another article about John McCain's and Hillary Clinton's proposal to temporarily waive the gas tax this summer. That's it. I'm just going to have to come out and say it: this is...

Did Rush Limbaugh Win the Texas Democratic Primary for Hillary Clinton?

David Weigel of Reason magazine makes a compelling case.

John McCain Embraces Scientifically-Disproved Vaccine/Autism Link

Welcome to Crankville, Senator.

A Quick Comparison of the Clinton and Obama Health Care Plans

Both are similar and neither goes far enough, but Clinton edges out Obama slightly just for making health insurance mandatory

Barack Obama Receives Key Endorsement from the Heart of Texas

On Monday, Obama was endorsed by Congressman Chet Edwards, whose district includes Texas A&M University, the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library, and George W. Bush's Crawford ranch

String of Obama Victories Portends a Strong Performance in the General Election

Obama wins big in Maryland, Virginia, and DC, but now he has even bigger fish to fry.

Obamamentum

Obama wins Louisiana (57-36), Washington (68-31), and Nebraska (68-32), while John McCain still struggles to seal the deal.

Brief Super Tuesday Update

The Democratic race remains tight, while McCain increases his lead--but not enough to declare victory.

Barack Obama Looking Strong as Super Tuesday Voting Begins

He's gaining in the polls, and he could pull off some big wins today.

Just Like Old Times....

I'm quoted in a story today in my alma mater's student paper on candidates using social networking sites.

On Drugs, Circumcision, and John McCain

Antiretroviral drugs taken prophylactically protecting against HIV, some doubt about the effects of circumcision, and a blast from the past with John McCain

Science Debate 2008 Is Gaining Steam

The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and Institute of Medicine sign on.

R.I.P. the John Edwards Campaign

Netroots, change, and fighting poverty: who will carry on Edwards' legacy?

Living Abroad? Vote in the 2008 Global Presidential Primary

Americans living abroad can vote for their own delegation to the 2008 Democratic Convention.

South Carolina a Huge Victory for Obama, Democrats

Obama's 295,091 votes last night trump second place finisher Hillary Clinton's 141,128 and Republican victor John McCain's 147,283.

Find Out Where They Stand on the Issues that Really Matter

SEA launches a useful new resource tracking elected officials' and candidates' positions and actions on science and science-related issues.

An Immigration Reality Check for Iowans

Immigration will be issue number one for Republicans participating in the Iowa Caucuses tonight, but before they get too fired up, they might want to pay attention to this dispatch from the reality-based community.

We Want a Presidential Debate on Science!

From evolution to stem cells, from declining NIH grant success rates to accelerating global warming, the next president is going to face a broad range of issues directly related to science.

Barack Obama: Not Waffling on Cuba

He calls for bilateral talks and unrestricted Cuban American visitation and remittance rights.

Campaign Blogging: Fundamentally Different From Everyday Political Blogging

...for now, at least.

Interview With John Edwards at A Blog Around the Clock

Over at A Blog Around the Clock, Bora has posted an interview he conducted by email with Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards on science and science-related issues. The fact that John Edwards participated is a good indication that the 2008...

New Poll Gives Reason to be Optimistic for the Future

A new poll indicates that today's young adults are more progressive than their parents on health care, homosexuality, and general ideology.

The Difference Between Edwards and Romney

Romney and Edwards have both shifted heavily to their respective sides, but Edwards gives us fewer reasons to be skeptical than Romney.

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