Bill Nye Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Stephen Hupp

Bill Nye was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden on January 4, 2025, honoring his work as a science educator and advocate for reason and critical thinking. Nye credited his World War II veteran parents for inspiring his values, emphasizing the importance of applying reason and progress to today's challenges. Read this article and find accompanying references at: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2025/04/bill-nye-awarded-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom/ About the Author: Stephen Hupp, PhD, is editor of Skeptical Inquirer. He is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and professor of Clinical Child & School Psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Subscribe to Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/subscribe/ Skeptical Inquirer Audio Edition is a production of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry and the Center for Inquiry.

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