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Elections in Palestine Could Restore Unity in the Face of an Uncertain Future

January 22, 2021 Athiei Ajuong 0

Cautious optimism is the mood of the day as Hamas and Fatah reach a deal to hold general elections in Palestine.

Defending “John Willy-Man”, a Children’s Cartoon About a Prehensile Penis

January 21, 2021 Stella Perrett 0

Notable political cartoonist Stella Perrett sets out a defence of the Danish children’s cartoon ‘John Willy-Man’.

Ten Things I’ve Learned from Studying Parler’s Far Right

January 20, 2021 Elisa von Joeden-Forgey 0

A genocide prevention expert lays out her thoughts after examining the activity of the far right on Parler.

How I became a Trans Rights Activist — then turned “Gender Critical”

January 19, 2021 Duncan 3

Medium’s continued censorship of gender critical voices has struck one man’s story of his journey from TRA to gender critical. Read it here.

What is Our Moral Responsibility Towards Animals?

January 14, 2021 Gerfried Ambrosch 1

As humans we have the power to affect the lives of entire species of animals. What moral responsibilities do we have towards them?

India’s Anti ‘Love-Jihad’ Law – Regressive and Misogynist

January 11, 2021 Zubin Madon 0

The paranoia among India’s Hindu Right about ‘Love Jihad’ reflects age old patriarchal notions of women as the property of men.

The Case of Clark v. State Public Charter School Authority, and Why It Matters

January 8, 2021 Kara Dansky 1

A US federal lawsuit alleges that a child was forced to reveal his racial, sexual, gender and religious identities as part of a graded class assignment.

Clark v. State Public Charter School Authority, et al.

January 8, 2021 Guest Writer 0

The full PDF of the Clark v. State federal lawsuit is available for download here.

Misery in Myanmar for Rohingya Refugees

December 28, 2020 Cameron Boyle 0

The Rohingya people are enduring brutal persecution by the state in Myanmar. The international community must make a stand.

AGP Males and Domestic Abuse, Part IV: Sissyfication and Submissive ‘Women’

December 16, 2020 Dr Em 3

Unpacking the connection between autogynephilia and sissyfication. Warning: this article may not be suitable for readers with weak stomachs.

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

June 19, 2018 15

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 4

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 2

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?