The future of secularism in the Middle East
[ 7 minutes to read] Secularism in the Middle East has long been a contested idea, fluctuating between dominance and decline….
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Guantanamo Bay: A Lingering Stain on Justice and Human Rights
[ 3 minutes to read] For over two decades, the Guantanamo Bay detention facility has stood as a stark emblem of…
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Abject Gesture
[ 5 minutes to read] Rob Lucas 14 April 2015: Obama announces the removal of Cuba from the ‘State Sponsors of…
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Nominee #21: Zineb El Rhazoui
[ 2 minutes to read] Zineb El Rhazoui: Freethinker Nominee of 2024 Zineb El Rhazoui, born on January 19, 1982, in…
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Nominee #20: Amanda Gorman
[ 2 minutes to read] Amanda Gorman: Freethinker Nominee of 2024 Amanda Gorman, born on March 7, 1998, in Los Angeles,…
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Nominee #19: Manal al-Sharif
[ 2 minutes to read] Manal al-Sharif: The Driving Force Behind Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia Manal al-Sharif has been at…
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Nominee #18: Maria Ressa
[ 3 minutes to read] Maria Ressa: A Beacon of Press Freedom and Resilience Maria Ressa, born on October 2, 1963,…
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Nominee #17: Cory Doctorow
[ 3 minutes to read] Cory Doctorow: A Champion of Digital Rights and Freethinking in the 21st Century Cory Doctorow’s name…
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Make Palestinian cause visible without violence
[ 8 minutes to read] Palestinians face a dire and heartbreaking reality under occupation. As many famous politicians have stated, they…
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Nominee #16: Patricia Churchland
[ 3 minutes to read] Patricia Churchland: Pioneer of Neurophilosophy Patricia Churchland, born on July 16, 1943, in Oliver, British Columbia,…
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Nominee #15: Nawal El Saadawi
[ 4 minutes to read] Nawal El Saadawi: A Visionary Feminist, Physician, and Activist Nawal El Saadawi (October 27, 1931 –…
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Nominee #14: Pragya Singh Thakur
[ 2 minutes to read] Pragya Singh Thakur: A 2024 Freethinker of the Year Nominee Pragya Singh Thakur, commonly referred to…
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Nominee #13: Laverne Cox
[ 2 minutes to read] Laverne Cox: Freethinker Nominee of 2024 Laverne Cox, born on May 29, 1972, in Mobile, Alabama,…
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Nominee #12: Elliot Page
[ 2 minutes to read] Elliot Page: A 2024 Freethinker of the Year Nominee Elliot Page, a celebrated Canadian actor and…
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Nominee #11: Gloria Steinem
[ 2 minutes to read] Gloria Steinem: A 2024 Freethinker of the Year Nominee Gloria Steinem stands as one of the…
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Nominee #10: Ayaan Hirsi Ali
[ 2 minutes to read] Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Somali-born Dutch-American writer, activist, and former politician, has been a towering figure…
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Nominee #9: Maryam Namazie
[ 2 minutes to read] Maryam Namazie: A Champion for Secularism and Human Rights Maryam Namazie is an Iranian-born activist, writer,…
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Nominee #8: Yahya Ekhou
[ 3 minutes to read] Yahya Ekhou: Championing Secularism and Human Rights in the Face of Persecution Yahya Ekhou is a…
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Nominee #7: Armin Navabi
[ 3 minutes to read] Armin Navabi: A Global Voice for Secularism and Atheist Advocacy Armin Navabi is an Iranian-Canadian secular…
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Nominee #6: Masih Alinejad
[ 3 minutes to read] Masih Alinejad: A Fearless Voice for Freedom and Women’s Rights in Iran Masih Alinejad stands as…
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Nominee #5: Benafsha Yaqoobi
[ 3 minutes to read] Benafsha Yaqoobi: Championing Disability Rights in Afghanistan and Beyond Benafsha Yaqoobi’s life and work are a…
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Nominee #4: Brandon Wolf
[ 3 minutes to read] Brandon Wolf: Championing LGBTQ+ Rights and Gun Safety Brandon Wolf has emerged as one of the…
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Nominee #3: Frank Mugisha
[ 3 minutes to read] Frank Mugisha: A Fearless Advocate for LGBT Rights in Uganda Frank Mugisha stands as one of…
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Nominee #2: Julienne Lusenge
[ 3 minutes to read] Julienne Lusenge: Defending Women’s Rights in the Heart of Conflict Julienne Lusenge is a shining beacon…
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Nominee #1: Rosanna Flamer-Caldera
[ 3 minutes to read] Rosanna Flamer-Caldera: A Champion for LGBTIQ Rights and a Freethinker of 2024 Rosanna Flamer-Caldera has spent…
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The Price of the Beautiful Game: Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Win and the Cost of Silence
[ 3 minutes to read] The announcement that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 FIFA World Cup has sparked an international…
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Trade Restrictions on Chinese Firms: A Stand Against Human Rights Violations or Geopolitical Posturing?
[ 4 minutes to read] The United States recently imposed trade restrictions on two Chinese companies, Zhejiang Uniview Technologies and Beijing…
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Worse than criminals? Vindictiveness, brutal nature, penal system
[ 10 minutes to read] There was news about some teenagers brutally tortured a cat to death in the Czech Republic….
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Empowering Change Together: Heartfelt Thanks to the Louisa Stichting for Their Transformative Support
[ 2 minutes to read] We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Louisa Stichting for their generous and impactful donation. This…
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Trump’s win spells disaster for abortion rights
[ 5 minutes to read] I’ve spent years tracking the far right attack on reproductive rights. Here’s what Trump’s win means…
