Book Review: Women Against Fundamentalism: stories of dissent and solidarity
A new book reminds us that free speech and human rights are universal principles and not a privilege of the enlightened west
Good Society
Broadcaster’s bias against women reflects problems far beyond the industry
Women still have a sell-by date, shy away from ‘serious’ subjects and are hampered by childcare issues – it’s not just the BBC that needs a shake-up.
The Pope’s comments join a media circus at risk of legitimising terrorism
When commentators argue that Charlie Hebdo was unethical, they are dedicating their time, influence and skill to arguing in support of the terrorists’ aim.
Just how close are we to Brexit?
David Cameron can have a united Conservative Party or he can keep Britain in the EU. He will struggle to have both.
Northern Ireland’s new prostitution laws will not make the sex trade safer
How can making clients more secretive possibly be considered a positive step?
We will under no circumstances put the Tories into government
The SNP can make Westminster rethink the disastrous commitment to austerity, writes Angus Robertson MP.
Compulsory voting: no sweeping intervention can fix our electoral system
People don’t just stay at home on Election Day because they are lazy or ignorant; they stay at home because they believe the choice they are being asked to make doesn’t matter.
Labour’s minority problem
The party leadership should look beyond the lawyers, SPADs and career politicians to enable a far greater number of ethnic minority candidates.
National Union of Journalists join tributes in Paris
While the eyes of the world are so sharply focused on the need to defend press freedom, it is vital to acknowledge the increasing trend for journalists to be targeted.
Bill Donohue publicly blames Charlie Hebdo editor for his own death
Catholic fanatic believes that no-one has the ‘moral right’ to insult religion.