wow, it's getting *extra* weird up north

more from new hampshire:
HB1457:

Require science teachers to instruct pupils that proper scientific inquire results from not committing to any one theory or hypothesis, no matter how firmly it appears to be established, and that scientific and technological innovations based on new evidence can challenge accepted scientific theories or modes.

what the fuck, people. "no matter how firmly it appears to be established".
PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS? TOTALLY A THEORY! EARTH AIR FIRE AND WATER! ALSO A VALID THEORY!
teach the controversy!

ETA: I mean, saying "new evidence can overthrow old theories" is totally an important part of science education. But the "not committing to any theory no matter what" is what strikes me as sketchy and evolution-hating.

enough of that. here's some really *good* political-related news

For the first time since 1927, the US justice department is changing the way they collect stats about rape. Now they will include things like rapes where the victim is male and a "broader range of sexual acts." I figure a more realistic definition for stats collection can only help.
whitehouse.gov blog link here.