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Beyond Liberal Pieties: The Radical Challenge for Journalism

May 21, 2017 | by Robert Jensen | 0 Comments

In a time of crisis, journalism cannot just be independent, but must challenge its own assumptions and fundamental beliefs to inspire the necessary change. Read more

Is The Tory Party Moving Left Economically?

May 19, 2017 | by Stephen Law | 1 Comments

Philosopher Stephen Law argues that British voters shouldn't be fooled: The Tories are not moving left economically - they're the same old Party of the rich Read more

“Interpretation!” Is Not an Acceptable Reply to Criticism of Religious Texts

May 18, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 3 Comments

Religion, its role in society, its importance and the liberties it is accorded are in the news again. Particularly when it comes to matters of social equality, the argument that a given religion or ideology is fundamentally skewed against socio-cultural progress meets with swift denial and the insistence that religious import depends on interpretation. This is not an indirect attack […] Read more

Reproductive Health is a Human Right and is Under Attack

May 18, 2017 | by Joana Aziz | 1 Comments

Co-authored with Scott Jacobsen The Global Gag rule, first introduced by Ronald Reagan in 1984, purportedly appeals to the value of human life when implementing laws regarding health care issues. The main course of action instigated by the Global Gag rule is defunding health care clinics around the world, restriction options for reproductive health care […] Read more

El Salvador Plans to Arm Citizens

May 17, 2017 | by Pamela Machado | 0 Comments

Executive and legislative officials of El Salvador are considering the creation of state arm community groups, to help combat street gangs. Read more

Interview with Hugh Taft-Morales – Leader of Philadelphia Ethical Society

May 16, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Hugh Taft-Morales is the leader of the Philadelphia Ethical Society and the Baltimore Ethical Society. So he is deeply rooted in the ethical culture and the ethical humanist movement, by and large, as a leader and a member, and a scholar. He describes his experiences and work in this in-depth interview. Read more

Interview with Andy Ngo – Formerly at the Vanguard, Portland State University

May 15, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 3 Comments

Andy Ngo is a University of California, Los Angeles alumnus. He is a graduate student at Portland State and a freelance journalist. Shortly before this audio interview, he made a recording of a student speaking on Islam at “Unpacking Misconceptions” at Portland State University. Based on his reporting, he was fired by the Portland State University student newspaper, the Vanguard. He wrote an op-ed in the National Review about it. The Vanguard wrote a response to it after this audio interview. He can be reached through Twitter. Here is his recounting of the event and aftermath. Read more

Science, Policy and Funding: A Love-Hate-Need Triangle

May 15, 2017 | by Suzanna Mason | 0 Comments

A society's advancement depends on its encouragement and funding of science. Refusal to integrate science into policy making is disastrous for the community Read more

The Macron Moment: Lessons for Britain’s Progressives

May 13, 2017 | by Fraser Gray | 0 Comments

Progressives everywhere can take heart from Emmanuel Macron's victory in France, but what relevance does it hold for progressives here in Britain? Read more

Interview with Armin Navabi – Founder of Atheist Republic

May 13, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 8 Comments

Armin Navabi is the Founder of the Atheist Republic. He was born in Tehran and raised as a Muslim. Now, he is an ex-Muslim and an atheist living in Vancouver, British Columbia. Here is his story. Read more