Is it God’s idea of discipline or approved child abuse?… 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Inevitably links go out of date.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.
‘Sponge Bob is Poofter’ Shock! 
Jan 21st, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Christian group gets knickers in twist over tolerance pledge.… Read the rest
Home Office to Meet Writers to Discuss Worries
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
That the proposed new law on inciting religious hatred will stifle artistic liberty.… Read the rest
PEN: The OFFENCE Campaign
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Against legislation that could make it illegal to express provocative views on religion.… Read the rest
Hadi Saleh 1949-2005
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Iraqi trade unionist fought for workers’ rights, opposed rule of Saddam Hussein and recent war. … Read the rest
Dutch MP Ayaan Hirsi Ali Returns to Public Life
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Vows to continue as MP and in fight against oppression of women.… Read the rest
Scott McLemee on Susan Sontag
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Recording the experience of a mind trying to map its own labyrinths.… Read the rest
Index on Censorship on Hirsi Ali
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
With useful links.… Read the rest
The Independent on Hirsi Ali
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘We are talking about an international phenomenon here, not just a local incident.’… Read the rest
Rappers Face Court for Threats
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Den Haag Connection sang about wanting to break Hirsi Ali’s neck.… Read the rest
Writers Against Incitement to Religious Hatred Law
Jan 20th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
‘if religious leaders had their way, we would have little literature, less art and no humour.’… Read the rest
Full Text of David Bell’s Speech
Jan 19th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
On teaching ‘reasoned citizenship.’… Read the rest
Controversy Over Funding of ‘Jewish’ Schools
Jan 19th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Quebec government denies that it is creating social tensions.… Read the rest
New Biography of Francis Galton
Jan 19th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Eugenics, statistics, regression, blathering sermon.… Read the rest
Chatroom Call to Jihad
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Omar Bakri Mohammed tells listeners: ‘you are obliged to join.’… Read the rest
Faith Should Not Be Blind
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Chief Inspector of Schools warns against religious segregation.… Read the rest
Three Muslims Criticize Inspector of Schools
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Article labels them ‘leaders’ and ‘senior representatives.’… Read the rest
Letters to Guardian on Livingstone
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Why does mayor talk to fundamentalists but not liberal Muslims or victims of Islamist repression?… Read the rest
Fatuity Knows no Bounds Department
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Humans pay someone actual money to talk to their pets.… Read the rest
Muslim Schools Promote Education for Girls
Jan 18th, 2005 |
Filed by Ophelia Benson
Chairman of Association of Muslim Schools disagrees with Ofsted chief’s comments.… Read the rest
