‘Racial slurs would not be tolerated or defended, but the use of sexist language was acceptable.’… Read the rest
Fashionable nonsense has been with us since the time that prehistoric man first transcribed Of Grammatology on to the walls of the Lascaux caves. Here we cast an eye back at some historical highlights.
Journalists in shock after abduction by FGM group 
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Head of group said the women were taken into “our custody because they spoke unfavourably on radio against FGM”… Read the rest
Susan Haack on ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Between science and law.… Read the rest
Role of US evangelists in Uganda’s ‘kill the gays’ bill
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
It is not being homosexual but the prevailing atmosphere of homophobia that makes some people miserable. … Read the rest
The Tragic Human Cost of Political Idiocy and AIDS Pseudoscience
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The desperate consequences of delusional thinking about medicine…when the deluded are the people running the country.… Read the rest
Afghan women protest law despite bullies screaming ‘whores!’
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
One provision makes it illegal for a woman to refuse to “make herself up” or “dress up” if that is what her husband wants.… Read the rest
The War on Women: Afghanistan and Eastern Congo
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
There are certain realities we should not lose sight of and certain people we should not sell out.… Read the rest
Columbia University ‘Miracle’ Study: Flawed and Fraud
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Even a cursory review of the report reveals many potential flaws.… Read the rest
Nepotistic succession in the political class
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Nepotism diminishes the role of merit and the need for democratic persuasion in how elected leaders are chosen.… Read the rest
Fuambai Ahmadu cheers Bondo women
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
For protesting ‘a brazen attack by anti-FGM activists against female initiation.’… Read the rest
Tehran Plans to Execute Protesters
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The news of death sentences sparked immediate condemnation from international human rights groups.… Read the rest
Anthony Gottlieb on Gods and Gardens
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
If the idea of God is inexpressible, just get on with the gardening.… Read the rest
IHEU against OIC censorship at the UN
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
EU will not accept that the notion of defamation of religion be integrated into the framework of human rights… Read the rest
Catholic Bishops and Sex Abuse
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
19 of the bishops are among the 61 who signed a petition against Obama’s honorary degree at Notre Dame.… Read the rest
Tim Sandefur on Robert Wright on Dennett
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Dennett admitted there’s a Higher Purpose! No he didn’t.… Read the rest
The Skeptical Alt-Heath Practitioner
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
A skeptical massage therapist/science writer is being sued for being ‘offensive.’… Read the rest
Religious police prevented schoolgirls from escaping fire
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Saudi Arabia’s religious police stopped schoolgirls from leaving a blazing building because they were not wearing correct Islamic dress; fifteen died.… Read the rest
A Conversation with Akbar Ganji and Martha Nussbaum [audio]
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Iran’s most prominent political dissident talks to the philosopher.… Read the rest
Spanish women’s groups sue imam
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
His book gives advice on wife-beating. Not too hard, not on the tender bits; do it right.… Read the rest
Aids Denialists [pdf]
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
AIDS denial plays a corrosive role in the health policies of many countries, but nowhere has the damage been as extreme or as enduring as in South Africa.… Read the rest
