She is four years old; for months she has gone from village to village to escape those who seek her death. … Read the rest
Welcome to our archive of news stories relevant to the project of fighting fashionable nonsense. The stories are drawn from the electronic pages of the world’s media. On this page, you’ll find links to those stories that have been featured on Butterflies and Wheels during the current year. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find links to separate archives of stories from previous years.
We’re always pleased to hear about news stories that you think should be featured on Butterflies and Wheels. Just send an email here, if you want to point one out to us.
A note about links
Inevitably links go out of date. We suggest, therefore, that you make hard-copies of the stories that particularly interest you.
CFI Issues Statement by Ibn Warraq on Ft Hood 
Nov 15th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
To pretend that Islam has nothing to do with the Fort Hood massacre is willfully to ignore the obvious. … Read the rest
Ian McKellen on Religion and Gay Rights
Nov 15th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘I increasingly see organized religion as actually my enemy. They treat me as their enemy.’… Read the rest
The Misery of Australia’s Child Migrants
Nov 15th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Children were deported from Britain without parents’ consent, handed over to abuse by the Christian Brothers.… Read the rest
The Holocaust and Common Humanity
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Common humanity impelled Muslims to sacrifice their lives for everyone’s freedom in WW II; Ahmadinejad undermines that.… Read the rest
Arkansas Boy Age 10 Takes a Stand on Principle
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
He refuses to ‘pledge allegiance’ until there really is liberty and justice for all.… Read the rest
Passionate Defender Of Imaginary Constitution
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
His admiration for the vague half-notions he calls the Constitution has only grown over time.… Read the rest
Ideology Does Not Equate to Insanity
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
It can be, and often is, all too coherent.… Read the rest
The Onion: US Deports Lou Dobbs
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
CNN comments: ‘He was willing to take the job most American newscasters didn’t want.’… Read the rest
Answers in Genesis on Lying to the Nazis
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The first commandment is to love God; that means obey God; God said don’t lie; that’s the answer.… Read the rest
Water on the Moon
Nov 14th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘Here at Goddard the auditorium erupted in cheers.’… Read the rest
Some Practices Are Worse Than Others
Nov 13th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Antonia Zerbisias talks to Jeremy Stangroom about God’s hatred of women and universal values.… Read the rest
Why the Stupak Amendment is Unconstitutional
Nov 13th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
It violates the Establishment Clause, the Equal Protection Clause, and Substantive Due Process and Privacy Rights.… Read the rest
David Miliband Teams Up With Vatican
Nov 13th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Published an article in L’Osservatore Romano pledging to work with Vatican on Arms Trade Treaty.… Read the rest
Iran: Woman at Risk of Execution by Stoning
Nov 13th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Starve to death or be stoned to death; it’s your choice.… Read the rest
21 November a Day Against Sharia, for Rights
Nov 13th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
One Law for All campaign is organising a rally on Saturday 21 November 2009 in Hyde Park.… Read the rest
Simon Underdown on the Misuses of Darwin
Nov 12th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Does it make sense to blame scientists for misunderstandings and corruptions of their ideas?… Read the rest
Ben Goldacre on Political Woo
Nov 12th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
An MP dismisses statistics on screening, another embraces ‘the idea of energy transfers.’… Read the rest
Ben Goldacre on Research and Policy
Nov 12th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Oddly enough, research really is relevant to policy.… Read the rest
PEN/Index on Censorship Report on Libel Reform
Nov 12th, 2009 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The law as it stands is hindering the free exchange of ideas and information. … Read the rest
