Politeness: The Obfuscation of Disrespect
In the midst of the furore over ‘hate speech’ and ‘hate crime’, we have forgotten the reasons why some ideologies are considered hateful.
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Witch Hunting Requires An International Response
Acts of torture and killing of alleged witches continues with impunity and with States not bothering safeguard their citizens, the UN must step in.
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Touch My Penis, it’s actually Female Genitalia, Transphobe
Fourteen women in Canada are being sued because they refused to wax a male's genitalia. The precedence this will set if they lose the case is worrying.
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Make Them Watch British Movies
Given the transportive power of movies to convey the richness of heritage, introducing British students to the classics would facilitate cultural cohesion
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Confession: I Am Afraid of Becoming a Mother
Millennials have grown up in a world alert to spousal abuse, parental neglect and marriage breakdowns - daunting prospects for potential parents.
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Beyond Humanism: Deconstructing the Human, Transhuman, and Posthuman in Africa and Beyond
Conceptions of transhumanism and posthumanism have been rooted in the material reality of the west, mistaking the specific for the universal. Where does this leave Africa? The Eleventh Beyond Humanism conference just ended in Lille, France. The program focused on critical posthumanism and transhumanism. The event brought together various scholars, activists, and artists who weighed […]
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Children with Special Needs in Mainstream Schools and the Perils of Inclusion
Educators in recent decades have implemented a policy of 'inclusion' - special needs children being brought into mainstream schools. How has this fared?
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Mounir Baatour, Tunisia’s First Openly Gay Presidential Candidate, Speaks to Tara Abhasakun
Tara Abhasakun, joined by Dan Fisher, interviews Mounir Baatour, Tunisia's first openly gay presidential candidate.
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Posie Parker’s Graphic Protest Against Stonewall Policies
Stonewall's June 7th conference was met with protesters led by Posie Parker wielding shocking images of transition surgeries performed on young women.
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We Need Sex-Segregated Toilets to Ensure Safety of Women and Girls
Gender-neutral toilets threaten the security of women and girls, and self-ID disregards women's need for female-only spaces.
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