There aren't many natural parallels between the physics of greenhouse gases emitted by burning fossil fuels and the biology of natural selection, but the American
conservative movement depends on the cozy relationship between oil and the Christian right.
For our efforts to go beyond such survival - mode, and to actually do what
conservative pundits are calling for,
depend a great upon a broader reform
movement to restore genuine liberal education to the general curriculum and to give its champions real power.