But our brains decide ten seconds before they tell us about it.… 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Inevitably links go out of date.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.
Bernard-Henri Lévy on Darfur and the Left 
Jun 29th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The decision for genocide is never announced on CBS News or in AFP.… Read the rest
Bill Clinton Throws a Baby Fit
Jun 29th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Says Obama can kiss his ass. Is someone feeling entitled today?… Read the rest
Strategy to Bomb and Murder Until Election
Jun 28th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Minutes of a meeting include instructions to kill opposition MPs and the prevention of any MDC rallies.… Read the rest
Mugabe Preparing to be Sworn In
Jun 28th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Government sources say Mugabe has won by a huge margin. Right.… Read the rest
‘Danish Muslims’ Plan to Take Motoons to Court
Jun 28th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘Muslim organizations intend to take the case to the European Court of Human Rights,’ said ‘leader.’… Read the rest
Free Parking for ‘Religious Leaders’ in Barnet
Jun 28th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘The importance of religion to many Barnet residents cannot be underestimated and the council has acknowledged this.’… Read the rest
Raped for Opposing Mugabe
Jun 28th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
MDC Information Director says over 500 women and girls have been sexually abused in the political violence.… Read the rest
Obama and the Jesus Machine
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Dobson may be the most feared mouth on the religious right, thanks to radio audience of 20 million.… Read the rest
Go Ahead, Marry an Infant
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
You can have a marriage contract even with a one-year-old girl if the father approves; the father’s opinion is obligatory… Read the rest
McEwan Replies to Hamilton, Pittilo to Lawson
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The purpose of a serious columnist should not be to close down debate.… Read the rest
Foreign Policy’s Top Twenty Intellectuals Poll
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Qaradawi? Amr Khaled? Tariq Ramadan? … Read the rest
Jesus Likes the Barmaid, but She’s so Aggressive
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Militant atheists are such a pain.… Read the rest
A Walk to Beautiful
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Brilliant NOVA documentary about women with fistula in Ethiopia.… Read the rest
Louisiana’s Stealth-creationist Bill SB 733
Jun 27th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Barbara Forrest says advocates for science education in other states had better start preparing now.… Read the rest
US Supreme Court Rules on Gun Rights
Jun 26th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Conservative majority brushes aside militia clause; Stevens calls reading strained and unpersuasive.… Read the rest
Rove Calls Obama ‘Arrogant’
Jun 26th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘He’s the guy at the country club with the beautiful date, holding a martini and making snide comments.’… Read the rest
Guy Says McEwan Reveals Own Ignorance
Jun 26th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Adrian Hamilton knows better – trots out the usual platitudes.… Read the rest
Red Alert Flyers All Over Bulawayo
Jun 26th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Small group of singing supporters of the MDC marched through the city while the flyers clouded the horizon.… Read the rest
Blackwater Requests Sharia to Avoid Damages
Jun 26th, 2008 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Shari’a law does not hold a company responsible for actions of employees performed at work.… Read the rest
