‘People in this country are starved for the truth.’… Read the rest

In the last month Columbia has been embroiled in four separate free-speech controversies.… Read the rest

By doing research that the Vatican disapproves of. Don’t touch that apple.… Read the rest

‘An unrepentant liberal, fond of postmodern culture, but not of Noam Chomsky or Michael Moore.’… Read the rest

Does stated ‘respect for diversity and commitment to social justice’ amount to an ideological loyalty oath?… Read the rest

Sudanese government denies its role in the genocide, restricting reporters in order to hide the truth. … Read the rest

Time not only to save the six, but also to defend a common vision of science and law in establishing the truth.… Read the rest

And humbug.… Read the rest

‘Nobody can deny how central a part music plays in the life of most children and adolescents.’… Read the rest

Pissed-off atheists are finding their voice in a debate set up and manipulated by religious forces.… Read the rest

‘Feminists for Life’ might as well be an office of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.… Read the rest

Time to refuse to tip-toe around people who claim immunity on the grounds that they have a religious faith.… Read the rest

Muslim parents in his constituency don’t want their children taught by veiled teacher.… Read the rest

Now non-subscription at LRB.… Read the rest

Underestimate of difficult philosophical questions about religion makes it intellectually frustrating.… Read the rest

Promotion of religion as a guide to absolute truth and substitute for scientific thinking is a bad idea.… Read the rest

Empty ‘science’ stories are being generated by PR companies who pay academics to produce some spurious piece of ‘research’.… Read the rest

Blair and Kelly block plan in response, others in cabinet are angry.… Read the rest

The veil turns women into things.… Read the rest

He deserves solidarity and support from those of us who can say what we want without taking risks.… Read the rest