Yearly Archives: 2003

The Great Divide

Posted on September 30, 2003 by Carl Coon

A deep gulf divides those who believe in miracles from those of us who are satisfied that evolution explains how we happened. There is, of course, evolution in evolutionary theory itself. Continue reading →

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Harry Potter and the Tail Fins

Posted on June 30, 2003 by Carl Coon

The new Harry Potter book is doing better than the latest Hollywood appeals to adolescent bad taste. At long last, a triumph of quality over packaging! Continue reading →

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The Expats

Posted on June 21, 2003 by Carl Coon

Expatriates often are fervent supporters of the old country in its local disputes. Somewhat the same principle applies to Israel and its dedicated supporters in the USA. The latter hold the key to a future Middle East peace. Continue reading →

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Twenty-Five Years

Posted on June 7, 2003 by Carl Coon

The recent Supreme Court decision about affirmative action is a sensible compromise that raises interesting possibilities for the longer term. Continue reading →

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