The worst things feminists have ever said
[ 4 minutes to read] Feminism has been one of the most consequential movements for human rights in modern history. Women…
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The Girls Who Never Came Back: Northern Nigeria’s Other Education Crisis
[ 6 minutes to read] In November 2025, armed men stormed a girls’ boarding school in Maga, Kebbi State, at 4am….
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U.S. appeals court blocks DOJ attempt to obtain transgender patients’ medical records
[ 4 minutes to read] Medical records contain some of the most private information a person can possess. Diagnoses, treatments, medications…
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What will happen when Le Pen and AfD win?
[ 6 minutes to read] The European far right no longer lives on the political margins. In France, Marine Le Pen’s…
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Nearly 3,000 people publicly flogged under Taliban rule
[ 5 minutes to read] Public flogging sounds like something from another century. In Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, however, it is happening in…
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Priests, pastors and predators: America’s continuing church abuse scandal
[ 12 minutes to read] For generations, American churches presented themselves as places where parents could safely leave their children. Priests…
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The world is normalizing the Taliban. Half of surveyed Afghan women barely leave home
[ 9 minutes to read] Five years ago, the Taliban marched back into Kabul. Governments condemned them. Western politicians promised that…
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We are not racist, but the dead professor was black
[ 5 minutes to read] The death of Professor Jason Arday has left British academia in a state of shock and…
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Is “misogynistic” America ready for president AOC?
[ 9 minutes to read] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has spent much of her political career being treated as simultaneously too young, too…
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God loves you and has a list of conditions
[ 8 minutes to read] God loves you. This is probably one of the most comforting sentences Christianity has ever produced….
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Can religion turn gay people straight?
[ 8 minutes to read] Imagine discovering that you are gay and being informed that the solution is remarkably straightforward. You…
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Gender inequality: Innate or acquired?
[ 12 minutes to read] Few debates have generated more political heat than the origins of gender inequality. One side argues…
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Pedophilia: “There’ll be a guillotine for this!” And Trump
[ 6 minutes to read] Since I am open about my lifelong mental health struggles, I am also open about having…
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Pride marches: Beneficial or detrimental?
[ 10 minutes to read] Few social movements have changed Western society as profoundly as the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. A…
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You can save lives without money. Support us on X
[ < 1 minute to read] Freethinkers International has about 25,500 followers on X. This is a considerable number. But we are…
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The greatest myths about LGBTQIA—and how to combat them
[ 5 minutes to read] Beliefs do not survive because they are true. They survive because they are simple, repeated, and…
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The Victory of Péter Magyar: A Win for the EU, but a Question Mark for LGBTQIA+ Rights?
[ 3 minutes to read] The political landscape of Hungary has been seismically shifted by the rise of Péter Magyar and…
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Register for the newsletter on LGBTQI+ issues
[ 3 minutes to read] Imagine for a moment that your home, the place meant to be your sanctuary, becomes a…
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If WW3 erupted, what does it mean for LGBTQI?
[ 4 minutes to read] War does not only redraw borders. It reshapes priorities, values, and identities. When a global conflict…
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Escaping the Shadow: The Lesbian Couple Refugees from Sudan and Egypt #1
[ 3 minutes to read] March 2026 – The vibrant streets of Cairo are often celebrated for their history, but for…
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How freethinking challenges social norms
[ 5 minutes to read] very enduring society depends on shared assumptions. Yet every enduring society also evolves because someone eventually…
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Neuroscience behind immigrant integration
[ 4 minutes to read] Public debates about immigrant integration in Europe often revolve around economics, law, or cultural values. However,…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Third part
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights frameworks protect freedom of religion while simultaneously prohibiting discrimination, violence, and coercion. This dual…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion: Second part
[ 4 minutes to read] Human rights are built on the idea that every human being possesses inherent dignity regardless of…
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Standing With Amanya: A Lifeline for an Intersex Refugee in Hiding #2
[ 4 minutes to read] February 2026 – Imagine living in a reality where your own family views your physical existence…
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A Critical Examination of Allah’s Character in the Quran: 10 Rational Points with References
[ 7 minutes to read] Short Introduction This article provides a logical and evidence-based critique of certain attributes ascribed to Allah…
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Human rights violations in the name of religion
[ 5 minutes to read] Religion claims to guide morality, but its history often tells a darker story. When belief gains…
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Sorrry, the future for LGBTQII+ isn’t bright
[ 4 minutes to read] At first, the global picture appears optimistic. Pride events expand. Courts issue rulings. Governments speak the…
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💔 Forced to Move Again: Time is Running Out for Georgina. Our Collective Action is Critical – #6
[ 3 minutes to read] We’ve been quiet for a while, holding our breath as the situation for one of our…
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Media representation of non-believers: Stereotypes and stigma
[ 7 minutes to read] Define “non-believers” (atheists, agnostics, secular people) as an often-misunderstood minority. Note that surveys regularly find atheists…
