Americans are still fighting about evolution

Twenty Years After Landmark Supreme Court Decision, Americans Still Divided on Evolution

On June 19, 1987, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Edwards v. Aguillard that ended the teaching of creationism in Louisiana and dramatically reshaped the nationwide debate over evolution in public schools. Twenty years later, Americans are still fighting about evolution, and the issue has recently surfaced in the 2008 presidential race. A new Pew Forum analysis examines the impact of Edwards, focusing on public opinion on evolution and the rise of the intelligent design movement.
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