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Is White Privilege A Useful Concept For Examining Racial Inequality?

December 13, 2019 Daniel Ouka 0

Does the concept of white privilege help us address racial inequality, or is it a cheap alternative to social and economic action?

Medical Perspectives on Dysphoria and Detransition: Make More Noise

December 10, 2019 Dan Fisher 1

A meeting was held in Manchester to discuss the elephant in the room of medical transition for gender dysphoria: the detransitioners.

Do We Truly See Her?: Heterosexism, Homophobia & Gender Dysphoria

October 28, 2019 Donovan Cleckley 1

The case of Jaah Kelly demonstrates how heterosexism and homophobia are key elements of the phenomenon known as gender dysphoria.

Pinker vs Peterson: Positivity and Purpose Beyond ‘Progress’

October 25, 2019 Jonny Gleadell 0

Steven Pinker posits that we should take heart in the fact that the world is improving. Jordan Peterson argues that’s not enough. Where does the truth lie?

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.

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.

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.

The Brexit Fundamentalists and the Citizens Caught in the Crossfire

September 23, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

An ideological crusade waged by two sides of Brexit Fundamentalists is threatening the welfare of EU citizens in the UK and British citizens abroad.

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

June 19, 2018 8

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?