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Why Elitism is the Enemy of Discourse

April 4, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

I get that speaking to students, young people and the uninformed is boring. But they are the people who will really get this country addressing the issues you care about. A few years ago, I just started to wake up to the problems within Islamism and cultural relativism. This left me in a rather awkward […] Read more

Hundreds of Civilian Casualties in Bombings…Then What?

April 2, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

If the West, its allies and like-minded countries want a future in which democracy and rule of order is restored, a robust international system must exist Read more

Sorry, I’m Still Not Rejoining Corbyn’s Labour

April 2, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

If Corbyn doesn't listen to his traditional voting pool on what matters to us, Ms. May might be in for a rather long time Read more

Putin’s Response to Recent Protests Shows Russia’s Democratic Deficit

April 1, 2017 | by Angelos Sofocleous | 0 Comments

On Sunday 26th of March, thousands of Russians took to the streets in order to protest against the great corruption and democratic deficit that exists in the country. Alexei Navalny, a critic of Vladimir Putin’s government and founder of the Russian Anti-Corruption Foundation, posted a video on YouTube last month, asking for an official investigation […] Read more

When You “Look Muslim”: Middle Eastern Minorities Also Targets of Anti-Muslim Bigotry

April 1, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Because of political polarisation, it appears as though the conflation between "Middle Eastern," "Arab," and "Muslim" is not going away any time soon. Read more

Can Millennials Ever Grasp the Importance of Active Peace?

March 31, 2017 | by Zorana Vuk | 0 Comments

The biggest question of them all for us Millennials is: will we get our shit together? Let’s all do something actively for it to happen. Let's make peace. Read more

Change Your Mind: It’s Good For You

March 31, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

I’m a strong believer in sticking to your principles. If your gut feeling is that something is wrong, don’t do it. Similarly, if it conflicts with your ethics, don’t feel you have to shift with popular opinion. However, being strident in the face of overwhelming evidence or outrage is as bizarre as it is dangerous. […] Read more

Philosophy, Science, and the Charge of ‘Scientism!’

March 30, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 8 Comments

Dr. Stephen Law and Scott Douglas Jacobsen write on the charge of 'Scientism!'. 'Scientism!' is often charged at those claiming science can investigate claims of the supernatural or God. However, science is, in fact, capable of investigating the supernatural. Read more

Caste Discrimination: Fear of Upsetting Religious Groups Must Not Impede Social Justice

March 29, 2017 | by Stephen Evans | 0 Comments

Caste discrimination is the latest area where misplaced sensitivity could allow deference to religion to trump social justice, argues Stephen Evans Read more

I’m Calling Fake News on ‘Natural’ Remedies: More Than Just a Stupid Con

March 29, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

“You don’t need to take those, you know,” my doctor friend says disapprovingly over his glasses as I take a vitamin C tablet. “It’s all bullshit.” I roll my eyes. “It’s vitamin C, not homeopathy.” “Unless you are an 18th century sailor, the chances of that stuff actually doing you any good are slim. Your […] Read more

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