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‘Life of Brian,’ 38 Years On: De Facto Blasphemy is Alive and Well

November 8, 2017 | by Guest Writer | 8 Comments

It is now 38 years since Monty Python’s 'Life of Brian' was released in November 1979, despite protests. But are we truly free to engage in blasphemy today? Read more

Xi Jinping’s China: How Should the West Respond?

November 6, 2017 | by Scott Davies | 1 Comments

Chinese President Xi Jinping's consolidation of power at the recent Communist Party congress has significant implications for Western nations. Read more

Return Political Conversation to Principles, Not Identities

November 6, 2017 | by Christine Louis-Dit-Sully | 2 Comments

Focusing on identities in our political conversations is divisive and restrictive. How can we shift the conversation back to principles? Read more

Mass Shooting in Texas Church Kills Dozens

November 6, 2017 | by Scott Davies | 1 Comments

At least 26 people confirmed dead after mass shooting at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Wilson County, Texas. Attack occurred during mass on Sunday morning local time Texas Governor Greg Abbott says shooting was largest in state’s history Gunman not believed to be connected to terrorist groups At 11:30 am on Sunday November […] Read more

Harriet Harman Branded Offensive for Repeating Antisemitic Joke

November 4, 2017 | by Dan Fisher | 1 Comments

The Jewish Leadership Council demanded that Harriet Harman apologise for repeating an antisemitic joke as an example of objectionable humour live on air. Read more

Exposed: Jenna Abrams, Elaborate Russian Troll

November 3, 2017 | by Dan Fisher | 0 Comments

Popular alt-right blogger, Jenna Abrams, has been outed by the US Intelligence Committee as a creation of the Russian state-backed Internet Research Agency. Read more

A Conversation with Professor Muhamed Budimlic on Criminology, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europe

November 2, 2017 | by Zorana Vuk | 0 Comments

Professor Muhamed Budimlic from the University of Sarajevo speaks about crime in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bosnian youth, the European Union and more. Read more

‘What Happened’ to Hillary Clinton?

November 2, 2017 | by Daniel J. Levy | 0 Comments

Hillary Clinton's book 'What Happened' retells the 2016 presidential campaign through her eyes. Is this just a blame-game tale though? Read more

Interview with Ibrahim Abdallah – Muslimish Co-Founder

November 2, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 1 Comments

Ibrahim Abdallah is the co-founder of Muslimish. In this interview he discusses his stance on religion, how Muslimish facilitates a safe environment for Muslims and ex-Muslims, blasphemy laws and threats to free speech. This interview has been edited for clarity. Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What is your current stance towards religion? How does this impact your personal […] Read more

New York Terror Attack Suspect Plotted for Weeks, Authorities Say

November 2, 2017 | by Uncommon Ground Media | 0 Comments

Attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov had plotted for weeks before carrying out what is New York's deadliest terror attack since 9/11. Read more

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