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Liberty, Equality and Security – They Must Stand Together or Fall

May 24, 2017 | by Dan Fisher | 0 Comments

Benjamin Franklin said “those that would sacrifice essential liberty for a little temporary security deserve neither liberty nor security.” John Adams echoes that “Those who trade liberty for security have neither.” Many today consider that liberty is a necessary trade off for security. I would go further, and argue that the supposed conflicts between liberty, […] Read more

Slack-tivism Is Stopping Us From Tackling Terrorism

May 24, 2017 | by Jacob Kishere | 5 Comments

Honesty, engagement and action in the future, however, no matter how insignificant, could be the difference between successful prevention and further murder Read more

The Token Ex-Muslim

May 22, 2017 | by Sara Al Iraqiya | 3 Comments

“There are times when silence becomes an accomplice to injustice.” – Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Infidel Taking the Plunge and Living Authentically I consider myself a lucky ex-Muslim. When I came out to my family about my apostasy, I did not face violence or hatred. I was not ostracised. Certain family members and friends expressed sadness, but […] Read more

Beyond Liberal Pieties: The Radical Challenge for Journalism

May 21, 2017 | by Robert Jensen | 0 Comments

In a time of crisis, journalism cannot just be independent, but must challenge its own assumptions and fundamental beliefs to inspire the necessary change. Read more

Is The Tory Party Moving Left Economically?

May 19, 2017 | by Stephen Law | 1 Comments

Philosopher Stephen Law argues that British voters shouldn't be fooled: The Tories are not moving left economically - they're the same old Party of the rich Read more

“Interpretation!” Is Not an Acceptable Reply to Criticism of Religious Texts

May 18, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 3 Comments

Religion, its role in society, its importance and the liberties it is accorded are in the news again. Particularly when it comes to matters of social equality, the argument that a given religion or ideology is fundamentally skewed against socio-cultural progress meets with swift denial and the insistence that religious import depends on interpretation. This is not an indirect attack […] Read more

Reproductive Health is a Human Right and is Under Attack

May 18, 2017 | by Joana Aziz | 1 Comments

Co-authored with Scott Jacobsen The Global Gag rule, first introduced by Ronald Reagan in 1984, purportedly appeals to the value of human life when implementing laws regarding health care issues. The main course of action instigated by the Global Gag rule is defunding health care clinics around the world, restriction options for reproductive health care […] Read more

Science, Policy and Funding: A Love-Hate-Need Triangle

May 15, 2017 | by Suzanna Mason | 0 Comments

A society's advancement depends on its encouragement and funding of science. Refusal to integrate science into policy making is disastrous for the community Read more

The Macron Moment: Lessons for Britain’s Progressives

May 13, 2017 | by Fraser Gray | 0 Comments

Progressives everywhere can take heart from Emmanuel Macron's victory in France, but what relevance does it hold for progressives here in Britain? Read more

UK Election Conundrum: So Many Candidates, So Little Choice

May 12, 2017 | by Joe James Davis | 1 Comments

British Prime Minister Theresa May dropped a huge bomb a few weeks ago, calling for general elections. Therefore, the next UK election will be held on Thursday 8th June 2017, despite the fact that it wasn’t originally scheduled to take place until 2020. If you’re an ideological liberal like me, then you may find it […] Read more