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The killing of Christians in Nigeria: real persecution, disputed numbers and a crisis that defies simple explanations Editorial note: This article reviews selected published reporting and research consulted on 28 October 2026, not an independent […]

Religious ethos outweighs racial disadvantage in English school admissions ruling A Black Christian child missed out on a place at his local Church of England school because his family worshipped in a different […]

The comedian who became a politician: Bill Maher and the limits of mainstream satire For more than three decades, Bill Maher has cultivated a brand built on the promise of fearless, contrarian truth-telling. From […]

Soldiers are responsible for war crimes. What about robots? A soldier who deliberately kills civilians can face prosecution. A commander who orders an unlawful attack can also bear criminal […]

A ceasefire did not end Gaza’s destruction, UN inquiry says A ceasefire should mean that civilians stop dying and begin rebuilding their lives. However, a new UN inquiry says the agreement in […]

Facing jail for defending prisoners in Russia A government should fear evidence of torture enough to stop it. Russia’s authorities increasingly treat the people who document abuse a […]

Albinism should never make someone a target A person is born with a genetic condition that affects pigmentation. Nothing about it makes them less human, less capable, or less […]

Brazil rejects Bolsonaro’s heir. Human rights still need action Brazil has denied the Bolsonaro family a return to the presidency. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the October 2 […]

They called him possessed. They chained him for months Julien’s family believed he was possessed. For months, rusty chains bound his ankles while he lived in isolation, enduring hunger and t […]

Intersex rights need laws, not another awareness day A child’s body should not undergo irreversible changes simply because adults find it difficult to accept. Yet intersex people still h […]

Sudan’s drones are killing hundreds. Where is the outrage? Hundreds of people are dying in drone attacks across Sudan, yet the catastrophe still struggles to command sustained international […]

Disabled people need rights now. Mexico could make them wait until 2031 I am disabled myself, so I approach this story with a personal interest in how governments protect our autonomy. Needing support should […]

Pray to play? College athletes face religious pressure A college athlete should have to prove their ability, not their faith. Yet a new investigation argues that some American university […]

Israel flies the rainbow flag. Its government’s record tells another story Israel’s LGBTQ+ reputation faces an uncomfortable test at home. A new report by the Aguda, an Israeli equality organization, examines f […]

Could AI undermine the foundations of the Enlightenment? Artificial intelligence could give more people access to knowledge than any previous technology. Yet it could also encourage a […]

Tied to a tree to “cure” homosexuality: Ghana’s religious conversion abuse For three nights, a 28-year-old man from Accra was reportedly tied to a tree at a prayer camp. According to testimony presented by […]

The Atlantic isn’t his. Neither is a third term. Most Americans see grounds for impeachment Donald Trump has been discussing putting his name on an ocean and claiming a right to another presidential term. Meanwhile, a reported […]

Attacks on women and LGBTQ+ people are part of an authoritarian strategy When politicians target women’s autonomy or LGBTQ+ equality, the consequences extend beyond the people immediately affected. Such c […]

J. K. Rowling vows to keep funding the fight against trans activism J. K. Rowling has pledged to continue financing legal cases connected to her opposition to trans activism. In an essay published on […]

Richard Dawkins finally loses faith in Elon Musk Richard Dawkins once regarded Elon Musk as a hero. Now, the evolutionary biologist and prominent atheist says Musk’s support for D […]