Francis Chan Joins Gospel for Asia Board Meeting Today; Is He Still Skeptical?
Last week, I publicly asked pastor Francis Chan for some answers regarding Gospel for Asia, a ministry he has endorsed. Today, I learned from a source at GFA that GFA’s board is meeting in Wills Point today with Francis Chan in attendance. It is not clear if Chan is there as a new board member, as…
Read MoreDavid Barton Tells Half-Truth to the Wall Street Journal
David Barton just can’t stop it. In a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal, Barton says his book, The Jefferson Lies, is “upcoming.” He also falsely says that Virginia state law prohibited Jefferson from emancipating his slaves. On July 2, Fergus Bordewich wrote a review of two books on Thomas Jefferson. At least…
Read MoreNew York Times Stands by Claims on Ted Cruz's; Says Book Could Make the List Next Week
The New York Times told me this morning that Ted Cruz’s book could make the best seller list next reporting period if sales warrant. The paper also stands behind the claim that “the overwhelming preponderance of evidence was that sales were limited to strategic bulk purchases.” Times spokeswoman Denise Rhoades Ha said this morning that…
Read MoreTed Cruz Accused of Gaming the New York Times Best Seller List
HarperCollins has been around this block before. According to Politico, the New York Times informed HarperCollins that Ted Cruz’s new book won’t be on the best seller list because the reported sales didn’t meet the Times “standards.” Clarifying, the Times rep Eileen Murphy told Politico that bulk sales kept Cruz’s book off the list. I…
Read MoreAmerican Psychological Association: APA Reps and Government Officials Colluded on Interrogation Techniques
The American Psychological Association just released the following press release regarding the involvement of psychologists in the Bush Administration’s interrogation techniques. For background, see this prior post (link). July 10, 2015 Press Release and Recommended Actions: Independent Review Cites Collusion Among APA Individuals and Defense Department Officials in Policy on Interrogation Techniques APA Apologizes for…
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