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Fighting For Secularism with PJ Slinger – Editor, Freedom From Religion Foundation

April 28, 2018 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

PJ Slinger, the editor for the Freedom from Religion Foundation (FFRF), speaks to Conatus News about his work and activism. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: How did you become involved in the non-religious movement? PJ Slinger: It wasn’t until I started at FFRF in 2015 that I “became involved.” Before that, I was a vocal proponent of nontheism, […] Read more

Sceptic Amardeo Sarma on Humanism and Rationalism in the West

April 25, 2018 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

German sceptic Amardeo Sarma discusses critically analysing entrenched belief systems, including religion and a shockingly fervent homeopathic movement. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Was there a family background in humanism or rationalism for you? Amardeo Sarma: No, because both my parents were moderately religious. In fact, to give you an example, when I grew up, my father […] Read more

Atheist Woman Fleeing Persecution in Tunisia Seeks Refuge in Germany

April 20, 2018 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Trabelsi Zeineb is a bisexual atheist woman fleeing hostility and potential persecution in Tunisia, seeking refuge in Germany. Read more

Neoliberalism and Government Intervention with Brendan O’Neill

April 19, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 0 Comments

In part two of this interview for Conatus News, Brendan O’Neill speaks to Brian Graham about neoliberalism, Thatcher and government intervention. This is the second interview in a three-part series with Spiked Magazine editor Brendan O’Neill. The first part of the interview can be read here. An audio version is available at the bottom of […] Read more

When Bad Regulation Stops You From Earning

April 17, 2018 | by Scott Davies | 0 Comments

Many occupational licensing laws, though made with the best intentions, place unnecessary barriers to entering the workforce and need a rethink. Occupational licensing is a hot topic among economists, policy researchers and wonks at present. Though it has not received the same level of attention of other economic issues in recent times, such as those […] Read more

Facebook Isn’t the Problem. We Are.

April 17, 2018 | by Lucas Lynch | 0 Comments

The idea that Facebook is responsible for Trump's victory is yet another folk devil whom we can blame in lieu of truthfully assessing important issues. Read more

Marxism, Brexit and Spiked Magazine with Brendan O’Neill

April 11, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 0 Comments

Brendan O’Neill, editor of Spiked Magaizne, speaks to Brian Graham for Conatus News about the origins of Spiked, Brexit, Marxism, perceptions of Russia in the West and more. This is part 1 of a 3-part interview. An audio version of this text is available at the end of the article. Brian Graham: I thought it might be […] Read more

Iranian Dreams: Exiles Describe Their Ideal Iran

April 9, 2018 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

We asked four Iranians, persecuted for varying religious and political reasons unable to return to their country what their ideal Iran looks like. The recent protests in Iran have sent a clear message that Iranians are unhappy with the state of their country. From economic policies to strictly enforced religious laws, Iranians are fed up […] Read more

Humour and Hot Water: Should Islam be a Target of Satire?

April 6, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 1 Comments

Veedu Vidz uses satire to poke fun at extremist speakers within the Muslim community in order 'to beat bigotry with a smile'. Will this approach work? Read more

Chaos and Confusion at the Italian/French Border, Ventimiglia

April 5, 2018 | by Guest Writer | 1 Comments

In Ventimiglia, migrants live in squalid conditions, stuck in limbo, as they try to cross the border from Italy to France. Read more

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