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Attacked in Public – When “Punch a TERF” Is More Than Just a Meme

October 16, 2019 Andreia Nobre 1

Andreia Nobre desribes how she was attacked in the street for discussing feminist issues. “Punch a TERF” is not a cute slogan, it is inciting violence.

The Consequences of a No-Deal: The Irish Border

October 15, 2019 Lubnaa Joomun 0

Facing an increasingly likely no-deal Brexit, the repercussions for the borders of and stability of Northern Ireland could be incredibly severe.

Donald Trump’s Irresponsible Foreign Policy

October 14, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

The Islamic State can only gain confidence from the words of Donald Trump – an American president with a short-sighted vision of the world.

The Massacre of the Kurds is On All Our Hands – Not Just Trump

October 13, 2019 Beatrice Louis 0

The focus on Trump’s decision to abandon the Kurds ignores an international community that still fails to protect vulnerable minorities.

Blasphemy and Crisis in Islam | Leo Igwe

October 11, 2019 Leo Igwe 0

Approaches to blasphemy across the Muslim world underline the turmoil of an Islamic faith struggling to come to terms with modernity.

Climate Change Deniers or Not, Greta’s Critics Miss The Point

October 10, 2019 Uncommon Ground Media 0

There is a lot of criticism of Greta Thunberg that focuses around her youth, whiteness, her autism. How valid are these criticisms and are they valuable?

How a Skirt in a Funeral Home in Detroit Threatens Civil Rights

October 10, 2019 Jo Bartosch 0

What seems like a simple case of a man wanting to wear a dress at work in a Detroit Funeral Home has far reaching implications for women’s rights.

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.

Greta Thunberg – The Accusing Voice of Humanity’s Future

October 2, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

16 year old Greta Thunberg is making a lot of people uncomfortable when she speaks. That’s because she’s telling the truth.

Okinibi: The Witch-Hunters of Aodoka, Nigeria – a Report by Leo Igwe

September 30, 2019 Leo Igwe 0

The Okinibi, or Night Spirits, brutally murder those accused of witchcraft in the Aodoka community, Central Nigeria. Leo Igwe reports.

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

June 19, 2018 6

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?