Category: Opinion

Anti-Islamophobia Motion: Progressive and Helpful? Or Not So Much?

March 29, 2017 | by | 1 Comments
It’s been a couple of days since Canada passed M103, the non-binding motion in Parliament condemning Islamophobia and other forms of systemic racism. On right and left wing outlets alike, the motion has attracted a lot of coverage and opinions, and unleashed protests, counter-protests, demonstrations and online petitions. While liberal commentators have restricted themselves to […] Read more

Of Course I Have an Opinion on THAT Daily Mail Headline

March 28, 2017 | by | 0 Comments
I’m listening to Women’s Hour, half-ironically. The usual suspects are having a debate about something to do with legs and politicians, and it’s so ridiculous I actually have to pay attention. I pause, wondering if I’ve been taken in by a satire program. Nope. The Daily Mail really did run a story on the legs […] Read more

‘Blasphemy’: Increased Attacks on Freethinkers

March 26, 2017 | by | 0 Comments
On 16 March, ex-Muslim atheist H Farook, a father of two, was hacked to death in India. He was known to the Council of Ex-Muslims of Britain (CEMB) Sri Lanka affiliate organisation and was killed for his views. Several men have been arrested for his murder. In Pakistan, Ayaz Nizami and Rana Noman were arrested by the government […] Read more

Thoughts after the Westminster Bridge Terror Attack

March 22, 2017 | by | 0 Comments
I come out of the northern line and walk out of the station. It’s a normal afternoon and I’m meeting a friend after work. As I make my way down the street and towards the bridge, I hear what sounds like a thud. Then I hear screaming, and then three shots. It’s happening on the […] Read more