They’ve taken over Swat completely; Rashid has never been so depressed.
Category: Latest News
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Inevitably links go out of date.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.
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‘God Please Smite This Irritating Guy For Me’
Rev. Fred Nile expects god to intervene in the toxic affairs of his minor political party.
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There Is a Conflict Between Science and Religion
Whether the universe and life itself had a supernatural cause is an empirical question.
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HRW on Murder of Russian Human Rights Lawyer
‘For victims of human rights abuses in Chechnya, Markelov’s name was synonymous with hope for justice.’
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Thailand: Government Cracks Down on Media
Justice ministry plans to censor 3,000 to 4,000 Websites for posting material offensive to the Thai monarchy.
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Another Bloodbath in Darfur?
Sudan’s army appears set to launch an attack on Muhajeria, whose civilian population approaches 50,000.
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India: Even Courts Can’t Stop ‘Honour’ Killings
The courts are swamped by young couples seeking protection from parents who have turned into enemies.
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Six Months for Double ‘Honour’ Killing
The brother had an explosion of rage, so that’s all right then.
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Court Rules School Can Expel Lesbians
School’s purpose is to ‘teach Christian values in a Christian setting pursuant to a Christian code of conduct.’
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Pakistan: UN Refugee Agency Official Kidnapped
His driver was killed. The UN condemned attacks on humanitarian workers.
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Christian Voice Gets a Scolding
Not allowed to put dubious factual claims in advertisements. Naughty.
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Jesus and Mo Fume at Special Rights for Gays
By demanding equal rights, they deny us our right to discriminate against them. It’s so unfair.
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Stanley Fish Loves Polygamy on TV
The man is the center of the universe and the women compete for his attention; what’s not to like?
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‘Blue Monday’: Pseudoscientific Media Myth
Making stupid stuff up about the most depressing day of the year doesn’t help anyone.
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An Ordinary Human Being Can Make a Difference
Lilly Ledbetter talks about her 10-year fight for justice and the new law.
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Celebratory Signing of Lilly Ledbetter Bill
The East Room was packed with beaming lawmakers and advocates for civil rights and workers’ rights.
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‘Heart-warming’ Story Turns Rancid
People thrilled at birth of octuplets (why?) now realize humans shouldn’t have litters.
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Survey: Half of Britons Don’t Believe in Evolution
At least 22% ‘prefer’ creationism or ID. What is this, a shopping mall?
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Bankers Defend Their Bonuses
Say they work hard, ‘earn’ their bonuses; call disagreement ‘socialism.’
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The Logic of Bonuses for Bad Performance
The bonuses for 2008 were the sixth-largest on record and paid for by taxpayers. What’s the thinking here?