In their hearts these people were with us, but they were scared to show this. … 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.
Flemming Rose on the cartoons 
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Does a religion have the right to impose its religious taboos onto the public domain?… Read the rest
Primacy of the UDHR
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Universal means universal.… Read the rest
The dangers of too much ‘detox’
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The evidence supporting the whole ‘hydration industry’ is flawed. … Read the rest
From Chattel to Freewomen
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Dr Mohini Giri works to rescue Indian widows from living death.… Read the rest
Norm Geras on Minimum Utopia
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
A world cured of its worst remediable deprivations and horrors is worth aiming for.… Read the rest
National Conference of Catholic Bishops on infants with anencephaly
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
It is never permitted to terminate the gestation of an anencephalic child as the means of avoiding psychological or physical risks to the mother.… Read the rest
‘Whoever changes religion – kill him’
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Sura 40 says that those who reject the scriptures will have iron collars and chains placed around their necks, be dragged into scalding water and burnt in the fire.… Read the rest
Bhutto Clan Leaves Trail of Corruption
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The documents leave uncertain the degree of involvement of Benazir Bhutto but they trace the pervasive role of her husband.… Read the rest
Southern Baptist Seminary Offers ‘Homemaking’ Degree for Women
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘We are moving against the tide in order to establish family and gender roles as described in God’s word for the home and the family,’ seminary president said.… Read the rest
Woman’s Hour on women in Afghanistan
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Maternal mortality and female illiteracy rates are among the highest in the world.… Read the rest
Scientist dismisses ‘detox’ diets
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Detox-based diets can include the use of tablets, socks, body wraps, diets, eating nettle root extract or drinking herbal infusions or “oxygenated” water.… Read the rest
Emily Bourgeois helps children in Uganda
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
She houses, feeds, clothes and pays for the schooling of orphans in Uganda.… Read the rest
Feynman on the Challenger
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Appendix F – a must read.… Read the rest
Woman in burqa horrified by woman in chador
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Just look how she dresses, the bridge of her nose visible for all the world to see.’… Read the rest
Saudi women’s rights activist Wajeha al-Huwaider banned
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
To mark international women’s day 2004, International Pen Writers in Prison Committee focused on al-Huwaider.… Read the rest
Brian Whitaker on Joseph Massad on ‘the Gay International’
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Gay rights are part of the Orientalist project.… Read the rest
Khadim Hussain on Swat Valley After Emergency in Pakistan
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The people of the whole valley feel themselves hostage to the firebrand Maulana Fazlullah … Read the rest
Women’s lives in Afghanistan
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
More than 60% of marriages are forced; 57% of women marry under the age of 16.… Read the rest
Alan Wolfe admires Rick Warren
Apr 10th, 2010 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Because he tells a Jewish woman she will go to hell.… Read the rest
