MPs, children and teachers were among those killed.… 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.
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Inevitably links go out of date. We suggest, therefore, that you make hard-copies of the stories that particularly interest you.
Background: Women Under Siege in Afghanistan 
Nov 7th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The state cannot protect women and ensure that they can go about their work safely.… Read the rest
Witnesses Say Gough Did the Right Thing
Nov 7th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘The biblical instruction is coupled with adultery and sexual immorality,’ Witness said.… Read the rest
Animals Must Be Awake for Slaughter to Be Halal
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Animal rights activists criticise supermarket chain for decision to stock halal meat.… Read the rest
Muslims in India Are the New Untouchables
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
The lives of Muslim women in India are certainly a human rights issue.… Read the rest
The Cult of ‘Back to Nature’ vs Golden Rice
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Misplaced moralising about GM foods in the west is costing millions of lives in poor countries.… Read the rest
Du’aa’s Mother Weeps at her Grave
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘You were a good girl, you were honour itself and I miss you, so please come to me in my dreams, I beg you.’… Read the rest
Mary Lefkowitz on Polytheism v Monotheism
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Openness to discussion and inquiry is a distinguishing feature of Greek theology.… Read the rest
Normblog on Feeling for Fictional Characters
Nov 6th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Why do we care about them?… Read the rest
What Do Atheists Have to be Angry About?
Nov 5th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Sit down, this will take a minute.… Read the rest
Woman Dies After Refusing Blood Transfusion
Nov 5th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that God has forbidden blood transfusions in the Bible.… Read the rest
Must ‘Respect’ Religious Convictions
Nov 5th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘We are ever more favourably received – doctors are increasingly sympathetic to needs of the community.’… Read the rest
Dozens of Lawyers Detained in Karachi
Nov 5th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Many were also beaten.… Read the rest
Fred Halliday on the ’11M’ Verdict in Madrid
Nov 5th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Catholic bishops’ often rabid Radio Cope provides anti-socialist, anti-secular and anti-Islamist patter.… Read the rest
Homeopath Says Don’t Sneer at Homeopathy
Nov 4th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Mr Cohen’s piece has ‘offensive overtones.’… Read the rest
Hijacking Anthony Flew
Nov 4th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
He changed his mind. Then he changed it back. Then he changed it back again.… Read the rest
Afghanistan: Protests at New Translation of Koran
Nov 4th, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Religious scholars say translation is un-Islamic; senators call for translator to be punished.. … Read the rest
Musharraf Imposes Emergency Rule
Nov 3rd, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Troops in radio and tv stations; Supreme Court held; detention orders served; constitution suspended. … Read the rest
Telephone Services Cut in Islamabad
Nov 3rd, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Musharraf declared a state of emergency just before a crucial Supreme Court ruling on his election.… Read the rest
No Constitution, No Law
Nov 3rd, 2007 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Soon after independent tv stations went blank, dozens of cops surrounded the Supreme Court building.… Read the rest
