Freethinking students organize against religious coercion in U.S. public schools
[ 3 minutes to read] A growing number of nonreligious students in the United States are organizing to defend their right…
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Trump’s attempt to deport pro-Palestinian students for their speech suffers a major court defeat
[ 4 minutes to read] The Trump administration wanted to use immigration law against international students who criticized Israel or publicly…
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Would brutal human rights abuses in Iran stop with regime change?
[ 13 minutes to read] There are many ways to discuss Iran. We can talk about nuclear weapons, uranium enrichment, Israel,…
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Freethinkers in conservative political climates
[ 5 minutes to read] It is easy to be a freethinker in an environment where skepticism, scientific inquiry, and open…
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Women’s rights in conservative religious communities
[ 6 minutes to read] Religious traditions have shaped civilizations, guided morality, and provided meaning for centuries. Yet in conservative religious…
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Women are discriminated. Somewhere to death
[ 6 minutes to read] Discrimination against women is not a marginal issue. It is global. It exists in every society,…
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The guilty conscience of not supporting Freethinkers International
[ 3 minutes to read] Freethinkers International is not just another cause. It is a mission that reaches where others refuse…
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Should we Westernize non-Western freethinkers?
[ 5 minutes to read] Freethinkers International has evolved into a global community. Its members now come from radically different cultural,…
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Religious fundamentalism and political power
[ 4 minutes to read] Religious fundamentalism has always influenced political power. It shapes laws, social norms, and governance. Leaders use…
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Human Rights in a World of Shifting Sands: A Freethinker’s Perspective
[ 3 minutes to read] Every year, International Human Rights Day serves as a stark reminder: The fight for universal rights…
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Religion in Flux: From Personal Spirituality to Political Weaponization
[ 4 minutes to read] Is religion evolving, eroding, or simply transforming? The answer, judging from global headlines, appears to be…
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The Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
[ 3 minutes to read] The Israeli government’s recent blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza has escalated an already dire crisis,…
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Hungary’s Democracy Is Dying in Plain Sight
[ 2 minutes to read] In an era where authoritarianism is supposed to be a relic of the past, Hungary is…
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LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements
[ 11 minutes to read] LGBTQ+ rights and secular movements have long been connected. Science supports LGBTQ+ identities as natural variations…
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Egypt’s Human Rights Crisis: A Test for Global Conscience
[ 2 minutes to read] The world’s freethinkers, secularists, and defenders of human dignity must ask themselves: How much longer will…
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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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Gender-Based Violence in Africa
[ 2 minutes to read] Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most pervasive human rights violations across Africa, highlighting the…
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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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Thailand’s Bold Step: Same-Sex Marriage Legalization
[ 3 minutes to read] On Thursday, Thailand made history as the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriages,…
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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 #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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Faith, Biology, and Rights: The Contentious Debate Over Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports
[ 3 minutes to read] On January 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in…
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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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Canada’s Secular Surge: What It Means for Freethinkers and the Future of Religion
[ 3 minutes to read] In 1961, less than one percent of Canadians identified as having no religion. Fast forward to…
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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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Nigerian atheist , Mubarak Bala, freed from prison
[ 3 minutes to read] Mubarak Bala, a name that resonates with courage, conviction, and controversy, has walked free after serving…
