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An Interview with Christine M. Shellska – President, Atheist Alliance International

April 8, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

In this interview, Christine M. Shellska discusses atheism worldwide and its demographics, and the work of Atheist Alliance International. Read more

Is It Wrong to Assume Arab Countries Violate Women’s Rights?

April 7, 2017 | by Sarah Mills | 0 Comments

No country has benefit - especially Arab Countries - or has been shown to benefit, from the mistreatment of half its population. Women deserve better. Read more

After the wars, investing in infrastructure is they way to stabilise the Middle East

April 5, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

Germany, 1945. Berlin and her neighbouring cities are reduced to rubble, concrete and dust. The Red Army has arrived and blown out the floors and regime from under her feet. The women of Berlin wander like ghosts, clasping at the hands of their children, pale-faced at the thought of their husband’s fate. What happens now? […] Read more

Am I a Radical? Identity Problems in the Electric Generation

April 5, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

I’m 18 and in the car chatting to my mother, and she’s unusually quiet. She’s probably not listening to me as I’ve spent the last half an hour raving about my new friend Haleema’s coursework. She pulls into the drive and stares ahead, silent. “Maddie, I need to ask you something.” “I’m not pregnant, don’t […] Read more

Why Elitism is the Enemy of Discourse

April 4, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

I get that speaking to students, young people and the uninformed is boring. But they are the people who will really get this country addressing the issues you care about. A few years ago, I just started to wake up to the problems within Islamism and cultural relativism. This left me in a rather awkward […] Read more

Hundreds of Civilian Casualties in Bombings…Then What?

April 2, 2017 | by CNLifestyle | 0 Comments

If the West, its allies and like-minded countries want a future in which democracy and rule of order is restored, a robust international system must exist Read more

When You “Look Muslim”: Middle Eastern Minorities Also Targets of Anti-Muslim Bigotry

April 1, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Because of political polarisation, it appears as though the conflation between "Middle Eastern," "Arab," and "Muslim" is not going away any time soon. Read more

Can Millennials Ever Grasp the Importance of Active Peace?

March 31, 2017 | by Zorana Vuk | 0 Comments

The biggest question of them all for us Millennials is: will we get our shit together? Let’s all do something actively for it to happen. Let's make peace. Read more

Change Your Mind: It’s Good For You

March 31, 2017 | by Madelaine Hanson | 0 Comments

I’m a strong believer in sticking to your principles. If your gut feeling is that something is wrong, don’t do it. Similarly, if it conflicts with your ethics, don’t feel you have to shift with popular opinion. However, being strident in the face of overwhelming evidence or outrage is as bizarre as it is dangerous. […] Read more

An Interview with Anya Overmann, Communications Officer of IHEYO

March 31, 2017 | by Scott Jacobsen | 0 Comments

Scott Jacobsen interviews Anya Overmann about her views and work around humanism and the International Humanist and Ethical Youth Organisation (IHEYO) Read more

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