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[ March 23, 2019 ] Jaleh Tavakoli, Danish Critic of Islam, Faces Removal of Foster Child International
[ March 20, 2019 ] Imperfect Victims of Sexual Violence | Emma Chesworth Main Story
[ March 19, 2019 ] On Recent ‘Hate’ Incidents: Bigotry or Bad Jokes? Uncategorized
[ March 19, 2019 ] Top LGBT Advisor for Labour Anthony Watson Demanded Free Tickets. And It Backfired Spectacularly Main Story
[ March 17, 2019 ] Combatting Rogue Pastors and Commercialization in South Africa Main Story
[ March 15, 2019 ] West Yorkshire Police: Allies of Convenience | Jo Bartosch Main Story
[ March 15, 2019 ] New Zealand Terror Attack – Violence of the Far Right International
[ March 14, 2019 ] Miranda Yardley, Transsexual, Prosecuted for ‘Transgender Hate Crime’ Main Story

Imperfect Victims of Sexual Violence | Emma Chesworth

March 20, 2019 Emma Chesworth 0

Women who have been targets of sexual violence are still being disbelieved if they fail to meet the standards of a ‘perfect victim’.

West Yorkshire Police: Allies of Convenience | Jo Bartosch

March 15, 2019 Jo Bartosch 0

Jo Bartosch records the efforts of the West Yorkshire Police to enforce ideological conformity on the British public, while they fail women again and again.

New Zealand Terror Attack – Violence of the Far Right

March 15, 2019 Dan Fisher 0

At least 49 people have died in a terror attack on the Muslim community in New Zealand. As ever, we must respond by doubling down on our values.

Ilhan Omar and the Vicarious Redemption of White Allies

March 14, 2019 Alexander Von Sternberg 0

Ilhan Omar’s controversial remarks about Israel call to mind Christopher Hitchens’ commentary on vicarious redemption. The idea that one can be cleansed of sin by making others suffer.

The Value of Self-Control in a Self-Esteem Culture

March 13, 2019 Gerfried Ambrosch 0

Self-control is being forgotten in the drive for self-esteem, rendering us less happy, less empathetic and less able to cope with life.

Sportswomen’s Rights are Women’s Rights

March 12, 2019 Helen Saxby 0

Sportswomen have begun adding their voices to concerns about those with male bodies participating in women’s sports. They cannot be so easily dismissed.

Islamist Recruitment in the UK – Shamima Begum and Grooming Gangs

March 11, 2019 Dan Fisher and Katie Barker 0

To focus on the immorality of Shamima Begum ignores the wider issue of Islamists targeting British children for grooming and recruitment.

anti-vaxxers, anti-vax movement, vaccines, vaccination, public health, measles

Can we vaccinate against anti-vaxxers?

March 8, 2019 Katie Barker 0

The campaign by anti-vaxxers poses a tremendous risk to public health, and the health of children. Here’s how we can fight it.

Sally Challen, coercive control, domestic violence, abuse, psychological abuse, manipulation

Coercive control activist: ‘Sally Challen case is about more than murder’

March 6, 2019 Sarah Mills 0

As the Sally Challen case demonstrates, coercive control is the result of gradual, systematic degradation, which leaves wounds often invisible to others.

Ruth Hunt, Sophie Walker, Katie Ghose, Women's Equality Party, women's rights, feminism, Stonewall, LGBT rights, LGB

Lionesses Led by Lambs: Ruth Hunt, Katie Ghose, Sophie Walker

February 23, 2019 Jo Bartosch 3

Ruth Hunt, Katie Ghose, and Sophie Walker could have been powerful advocates for women, yet each of them failed and, instead, stepped down.

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?

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