Staggering news from Utah (as reported in the New York Times):

In a defeat for critics of Darwin, the Utah House of Representatives on Monday voted down a bill intended to challenge the theory of evolution in high school science classes.  [full article]

Actually, not so staggering if you've been following Utah politics closely, but heartening nonetheless. The last time I checked in, the vote was looking close. Chalk a big one up for the Enlightenment.