James B. Meigs, a contributing editor of City Journal, recently did a detailed review of the ideological capture of science journalism. I feel compelled to share it, as it summarizes much of my observations, findings, and experiences while covering science-related topics for our website.
The piece opens with a story of science historian and editor-in-chief of Skeptic, Chapman University Adjunct Professor Michael Shermer, who had his contract with Scientific American canceled.
Why?
He had the audacity to suggest in a proposed piece that discrimination against racial minorities, gays, and other groups has diminished.
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