Israel has a plan to empty Gaza. It Is just waiting for Trump
[ 6 minutes to read] Israel’s government is openly discussing a future in which large numbers of Palestinians leave the Gaza…
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Germany is working with the Taliban to deport Afghans. Pragmatism or normalization?
[ 5 minutes to read] Germany does not recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s legitimate government. Yet Taliban representatives are now in…
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Venezuela after Trump: Did removing Maduro actually improve the humanitarian crisis?
[ 5 minutes to read] When Donald Trump ordered the US intervention in Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro was captured in January…
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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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The situation in Afghanistan now: Five years under the Taliban
[ 16 minutes to read] Five years ago, on August 15, 2021, Taliban fighters entered Kabul. Afghanistan’s Western-backed government collapsed with…
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Ceuta: Dehumanizing refugees and shooting them is not enough
[ 4 minutes to read] The debate surrounding Ceuta has become about far more than border security. It has exposed a…
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Even the Pope can be sometimes right
[ 3 minutes to read] I am not only an atheist, but I also dispute central tenets of Christianity. I believe…
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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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Survival Fund for Miro: A Trans Woman in Hiding #1
[ 2 minutes to read] “My name is Miro. I am 25 years old, and I am a refugee from Yemen…
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Screaming “democracy” while refusing asylum to millions
[ 6 minutes to read] Modern democracies constantly celebrate dissent. Presidents praise brave activists abroad. Parliaments pass resolutions condemning dictatorships. Media…
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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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The quiet destruction of human empathy
[ 4 minutes to read] Empathy once held societies together. It guided tribes, softened instincts, and turned survival into cooperation. It…
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Bill Gates vs climate scientists: Hope or denial?
[ 5 minutes to read] Bill Gates believes the climate crisis, while serious, is not the end of humankind. He argues…
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The everlasting tribalism destroys all
[ 4 minutes to read] Tribalism never died. It simply evolved. The Israeli–Palestinian conflict proves that humanity still kneels before its…
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West has been destroying Middle East and never helped
[ 5 minutes to read] The pattern is undeniable. Western powers invade, topple governments, and bomb cities. Then they walk away….
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Afghan student in Türkiye faces deportation into the hands of the Taliban #8
[ 4 minutes to read] July 2025 – A young Afghan refugee studying in Türkiye faces a daunting deadline as his student…
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Collateral Damage: How Afghans like Aryan Became the Punching Bag in Iran-Israel’s Shadow War – #4
[ 3 minutes to read] When two elephants fight, it’s the grass that gets trampled—but in this case the “grass” has…
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Freethinkers International: Why this project must be Dutch-made
[ 4 minutes to read] I hate nationalism. I hate tribalism. Both are poisons. Both divide, distort, and destroy. Nationalism gives…
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The Paradox of Human Rights: Between Idealism and Reality
[ 3 minutes to read] Human rights: a phrase that conjures images of justice, equality, and freedom. We champion these rights…
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Australia’s War on Asylum Seekers
[ 2 minutes to read] Australia is running a brutal offshore detention regime that should shame any nation claiming moral leadership….
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The Global Crackdown on Migration
[ 2 minutes to read] In an era where global mobility defines progress, the world’s leading democracies are waging an unprecedented…
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The Erosion of Rights in the UK: A Wake-Up Call for Freethinkers
[ 3 minutes to read] In a nation often hailed as the cradle of modern democracy, recent developments in the United…
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The Fragile State of U.S. Human Rights
[ 2 minutes to read] As freethinkers, secularists, and advocates of civil liberties, we are called to question, critique, and challenge…
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Humanist responses to the refugee crisis: A rational, evidence-based approach
[ 4 minutes to read] The global refugee crisis is one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time. Millions…
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America’s Closed Doors: The Moral Crisis of Refugee and Migrant Rights
[ 3 minutes to read] In a historic pivot, President Donald Trump’s administration has enacted sweeping measures that fundamentally alter the…
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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 #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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Cyprus at a Crossroads: The Fight for Migrant and Refugee Rights
[ 3 minutes to read] In the heart of the Mediterranean lies Cyprus, a nation long defined by its cultural crossroads…
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Worldwide mental health crisis, stigma, religion and culture
[ 23 minutes to read] As of 2024, the global population is estimated to be approximately 8.1 billion people. Developing countries,…
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Related by the DNA? Tribalism at its worst
[ 9 minutes to read] DNA testing to identify distant relatives has grown in popularity due to advances in technology, with…
