Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me, Yea, even between Tooting Bec and Streatham. … 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Inevitably links go out of date.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.
Ben Rogers: Schools Can’t Do Everything 
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Nurseries and schools now carry an enormous burden of progressive ambition. … Read the rest
Guardian Poll: Religion Does More Harm than Good
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
82% of those questioned say they see religion as a cause of division and tension between people. … Read the rest
Man in White Silk Dress Frets About Manliness
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Pope warned that gay unions will destroy the identity of humans. Didn’t explain how.… Read the rest
Monks Whack Each Other with Crowbars
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Something about closer ties between Orthodox Church and Vatican.… Read the rest
David Irving is not Remorseful
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Now there’s a surprise.… Read the rest
David Irving on ‘Stalinist’ Law
Dec 23rd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Cites global attempt to silence him; does not cite his libel suit against a historian.… Read the rest
Hijab as Attention-seeking Device
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Some wearers are saying not ‘leave me alone’ but ‘look at me’.… Read the rest
Theo Hobson Froths About Atheism Again
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Suggests book-burning for Boxing Day festivity. … Read the rest
Letters to Guardian on Science and Religion
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Don’t miss Steve Fuller’s amazing comment.… Read the rest
Komodo Parthenogenesis at Chester Zoo
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Female Komodo dragon fertilizes her own eggs. Lizard deity not seriously suspected.… Read the rest
Woman Assaulted on Bus for Sitting at Front
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Group of Ultra-orthodox men attack woman on Jerusalem bus for refusing to move to back.… Read the rest
Johann Hari Speaks Up for Mammon
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
There were winter festivals with trees and gifts long before baby Jesus came along.… Read the rest
PBS Ombudsman on Einstein’s Wife
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
He thinks the site should be closed. … Read the rest
Letters to PBS
Dec 22nd, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Viewers think there is a problem here.… Read the rest
More on Carl Sagan
Dec 21st, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Audio, video, reminiscences from friends, more.… Read the rest
Petition to Kurdistan Regional Government
Dec 21st, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Article 7 would give Sharia a role in legislation. Sign petition to remove Article 7.… Read the rest
Review of Why Truth Matters [pdf]
Dec 21st, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Cites the clarity of a woodland brook.… Read the rest
David Irving is out of Prison
Dec 21st, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
His sentence has been reduced and he is free to return to the UK on probation.… Read the rest
Scott McLemee Heads for the MLA Convention
Dec 21st, 2006 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Tell him what’s interesting, not what’s hot.… Read the rest
