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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

The Independent Group – What This Means for the Future of British Politics

February 21, 2019 Katie Barker 0

With 11 MPs having resigned from the Labour and Conservative Parties, what does the Independent Group stand for and what kind of impact will they have?

“Smash Sh*t Up, It Works” – Lib Dem and Stonewall Advisor Sarah Brown

February 14, 2019 Dan Fisher 0

Lib Dem and Stonewall advisor Sarah Brown has publicly called for violence against people “trying to […] eradicate us from the public realm”. Sarah Brown, formerly an elected Councillor for

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Green New Deal, environmentalism, environment, economics, politics, US politics

Clearing up Confusion About the Green New Deal

February 13, 2019 Christopher Soria 0

What do farting cows, men urinating in milk jugs, and airplane bans have in common? They’re all not in Alejandra Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal”.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Green New Deal, environmentalism, climate change, economy, environment

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s “Green New Deal”: Separating Fact from Fiction

February 12, 2019 Christopher Soria 0

Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s “Green New Deal” has been criticized by both the left and right. But there’s no need to attack it based on something it is not.

Homophobia from Auckland’s Pride board should come as no surprise

February 6, 2019 Guest Writer 6

Written by Renee Gerlich Recent incidents of lesbian and gay erasure at Auckland Pride show how transactivism harms LGB rights and promotes stereotypes rather than a sexuality. In January, Auckland

Intentions, Ideologies, Outcomes, Policies: Can We Forgive Communism?

February 4, 2019 Dan Fisher 3

Both the left and right have used variations on the argument that ‘intentions don’t matter, only outcomes do’. But is there any truth to this statement? Does anyone truly believe

Tony Blair, human rights, arms sales, Saudi Arbabia, boycott Saudi arms, corruption, money

Western Governments, Arms Sales, and Human Rights Hypocrisy

January 28, 2019 George Suchett-Kaye 0

In dealing with “dubious customers,” are we not favouring personal gains at the high cost of ignoring universal moral values?

Jordan Peterson and the Apocalypse of Modernism

January 26, 2019 Emeka Ikpeazu 0

Jordan Peterson is an apocalypse preacher who attacks progress and modernity under the guise of defending it, argues Emeka Ikpeazu. In the past couple of years I have dealt off

populism, progressives, far right, nationalism, austerity, Brexit, European Union

How Did Populism Capture the Heart of the People?

January 15, 2019 Rabbil Sikdar 0

Austerity? Globalisation? It is no secret that populism struck a chord. Progressives must now assess how they may recapture the heart of the people.

The Art of Deceit: How Russia Manipulated America into Electing Donald Trump

January 12, 2019 Yazeed A. Bunyan 0

Russian interference in the United States’ 2016 election follows an established pattern of electoral influence and manipulation by the Kremlin Anyone familiar with the Canadian rock band Idle Eyes would

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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