More news on teaching Darwinism

Here is something in the Independent that you won't read in the American media. American scientists are asking American mainstream religious leaders to encourage the teaching of Darwinism.

American scientists have denounced the so-called "intelligent design" movement and are urging mainstream religious groups to help promote the teaching of the Darwinian theory of evolution in the country's schools.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science, the world's largest general science organisation, has issued its statement in rebuke to 14 states that are considering legislation that would undermine evolution teaching.

First point - why do I have to find this in a London paper instead of the American media?

Second point - Why has this taken so long, and why in Hell haven't the American mainstream religious leaders not already doing this in an organized manner?