Zack Kopplin on Keeping Creationism Out of Public Classrooms

Original article From the time he was a high school senior in his home state of Louisiana, Kopplin has been speaking, debating, cornering politicians and winning the active support of 78 Nobel Laureates, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the New Orleans City Council, and tens of thousands of students, teachers and others around the country. The Rice University history major joins Bill […]

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Anti-creationist activist Zack Kopplin wins award for being ‘troublemaker’ of the year

Original article Last month we told you about Zack Kopplin, the 19-year old activist who’s making life hell for Louisiana’s creationists. Kopplin, in addition to his campaign to get the 2008 Louisiana Science Education Act repealed, is seeking to reform the U.S. school voucher system, which currently funds schools that teach creationist ideas. He’s given numerous interviews, spoken in front of the Louisiana State Legislature, and […]

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Student Activist Zack Kopplin Wins $10,000 Troublemaker Award for Standing Up Against Creationism and for Science

BOSTON, MA , Feb 14 (MARKET WIRE) — The Troublemaker Award committee has named 19-year-old activist Zack Kopplin the Troublemaker of 2012 for his leadership and advocacy efforts to prevent the spread of creationism in public education. Kopplin has been selected from among many exceptional applicants who demonstrated creativity, spirit and dedication in working on a broad range of social and environmental issues. While still […]

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Angel Investor Semyon Dukach Stirs Up Trouble with New Award

Original article If you’re a troublemaker in training, you could do worse than follow the lead of Semyon Dukach. The former MIT blackjack team leader has made his name beating casinos, leading unconventional startups, and selling companies for tens of millions—all with a strong anti-establishment undercurrent. Now Dukach is unveiling a new “Troublemaker award,” and its first winner: Zack Kopplin, a student activist who has gained notoriety for opposing the […]

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