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Taking Back Ben Stein?s Money: Ben Stein Pulled As Commencement Speaker for the University of Vermont

By jonathanturley

After a revolt among students and alumni, comedian and game show host Ben Stein has withdrawn as the paid spring commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary degree. Critics have cited Stein’s attacks on the theory of evolution and controversial views of science. He was to be paid $7500 for the speech. UVM President [...]

Full post as published by Res ipsa loquitur on February 04, 2009 (boomark / email).