As we recover and look for solutions, can we avoid the tiresome cliches dominating the response, and find the discipline to focus only on the problem?
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Terrorism Hits Manchester: How Should We Respond?
As Manchester reels from the attack of last night, it is vital that we not just reaffirm our commitment to life, but reflect on how we can best protect it.
Read More »Looking Back On The Arab Spring
Much has been written about the Arab Spring since 2011, when it seemed possible that democracy might just prevail over dictatorship and authoritarianism across the Middle East. However, Bassem Youssef’s “Revolution for Dummies: Laughing Through the Arab Spring” is the first major comic examination of events across the region. Part …
Read More »US Regressing on Human Rights – CFI
The Center for Inquiry (CFI) has reported on the recent decline in the human rights status of the U.S., which it claims requires "immediate solutions"
Read More »The Death of Margaret Mitchell
Mitchell is gone now. But we have her civilising fire. Her work as a social activist civilised Canadian society. Now, it’s our turn.
Read More »Video: “Stupid b***h needs to be killed”: Muslim Girl in Hijab Barraged with Death Threats for Twerking
This week a Muslim girl was captured on camera dancing in Birmingham. Viewed over 1 million times on social media, the Muslim girl, who is seen 'twerking', received a barrage of criticism and death threats for “disrespecting” Islam.
Read More »Corbyn Must Take Responsibility for Labour’s Loss.
Jeremy Corbyn has not only forfeited Labour's core identity but he has lost the trust of British people. However, Labour's dowdy "revolutionary" leader can be the leader we need him to be.
Read More »Conatus News’ ’End of Year Review’ 2016
With 2017 soon upon us, Conatus News contributors give their their ‘top picks’ of stories from 2016. Tara Abhsekhoun ISIS Continues to Wreak Havoc: In Syria and Iraq, ISIS continues to wreak havoc on innocent men, women, and children. This is particularly true for the Yazidi minority in these regions. …
Read More »Why Trump’s New Visa Ban is Lunacy
Yesterday, President Trump signed yet another executive order, this time banning the issuance of new visas and the entry into the United States of anyone from a list of seven countries across the Middle East, for the vast majority of visa types. As of the 27th January, people holding citizenship …
Read More »Aleppo Burned, Children Died, And We Were All Complicit.
We all must be aware of the evil that exists in every man And refuse to dismiss Srebrenica as history. Thousands were slaughtered just for one barbaric plan And we must still stop those who see it as a victory. -Extract from Genocide, by Isabel Shaw I thought we wouldn’t …
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