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University of York Abolished Research Associate Position to Silence Me

October 8, 2019 Dr Louise Moody 0

Dr Louise Moody describes how Head of Philosophy Professor Alan Thomas abolished the Research Associate position when he couldn’t control her speech online.

Owen Jones, Our Condolences, You Hypocrite

August 19, 2019 Dan Fisher 0

Recently Owen Jones was the victim of a violent attack. He has subsequently blamed media figures for inciting violence. What is his own record on the issue?

“The Vagina Monologues” to be Performed in Bangkok for UN

June 22, 2019 Tara Abhasakun 0

A women’s rights activist group called Bangkok Rising will perform “The Vagina Monologues” for the United Nations on Tuesday.

Banned from Medium: Pronouns are Rohypnol

June 3, 2019 Barra Kerr 0

The following article was removed from publication on Medium. We present it unedited for readers to make up their own minds. There’s a lot of chat around about pronouns right

It’s Not Immigrants Taking Jobs – It’s Automation

April 23, 2019 Joe James Davis 0

It’s time to talk about what’s really changing the face of the global jobs market. Not immigration – automation. More importantly, we need to talk about the new opportunities it just may bring up…

Emma Thomas’s Fight to End Sexual Assault in Muay Thai

April 3, 2019 Tara Abhasakun 0

After surviving an attempted rape by a Muay Thai trainer who worked in the gym where she trained, Emma Thomas fights to end sexual assault in the sport.

On Recent ‘Hate’ Incidents: Bigotry or Bad Jokes?

March 19, 2019 Will Watson 0

When we use logic rather than ideology to try to navigate outwardly racist behavior, we can find out what we are dealing with.

Why Children Must Not be Regarded as Criminals

February 22, 2019 Katie Barker 1

In dealing with children who commit offences, we must remember that they cannot be expected to have an adult understanding of their behaviour.

Conflicts in Post-Colonial Fascism: From Peron to Lebanon

January 25, 2019 Dan Fisher 0

Dan Fisher and Katie Barker examine the internal contradictions within two non-European fascist movements after the Second World War, from Peron to Lebanon. Written in association with Katie Barker In

Rational Empathy – A Book By Rohit Balakrishnan

January 23, 2019 Guest Writer 0

Rational Empathy: How the Mind Reveals Objective Morality through Happiness is a debut book written by Rohit Balakrishnan from India, available for purchase from Amazon Kindle in an e-book format.

What Does Jordan Peterson’s Enforced Monogamy Actually Look Like? | Beatrice Louis

June 19, 2018 8

Monogamy enforced by social norms is an easily observable phenomenon in many parts of the world–and its consequences are deadly.
For a New Left | Dan Fisher

September 11, 2017 2

The first article in the “For a New Left” series looks at how and why we should begin to rebuild and re-establish left wing values.
The Spread of Anti-Christian Hatred in Egypt | Tara Abhasakun

July 21, 2017 0

The spread of anti-christian hatred in Egypt goes beyond ISIS to include non-violent groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and even former ruler Mobarak.
Cults and Terrorism: Can We Establish Parallels Between Noxious Belief Systems? | Sarah Mills

July 5, 2017 3

Can insights and lessons about human behavioural trends and group psychologies from cults help us understand and thereby reduce risks of terrorism today?
The Need for an Expanded Theory of Mind in an Era of Increasing Polarisation | Angelos Sofocleous

July 3, 2017 0

Can the Theory of Mind help us foster more empathy and drive us out of our bubbles? How can we achieve a world governed by facts in an era of polarisation?