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Cartoon cowardice shames our press (by Frederik Stjernfelt, January/February 2012 ): In the aftermath of the firebombing of Charlie Hebdo, reprints of the magazine's Muhammad cover were conspicuous by their absence, notices Frederick Stjernfelt
Repeat offender: New Humanist interviews Ricky Gervais (by Editorial Staff, September/October 2011 ): Ricky Gervais on his new shows, shock comedy and why God loves him really
Demonising Muslims (by Paul Sims, July/August 2011 ): When does criticism of religion cross the line into racism? Paul Sims investigates
No ifs, no buts (by Padraig Reidy, May/June 2011 ): Qur’an burning is senseless, but we shouldn't be afraid to speak up for free speech, says Padraig Reidy
Is it racist to criticise religion? (by Paul Sims, March/April 2011 ): As the Conservative chair Sayeeda Warsi suggests Islamophobia has become acceptable, Paul Sims assesses the boundaries of free speech
Should Britain ban the burqa? (by Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Kenan Malik, September/October 2010 ): Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and Kenan Malik debate whether the UK should follow the French
Whistleblower: working for Scientology (by Paul Sims, January/February 2010 ): Paul Sims speaks to Marc Headley, the Scientology escapee now revealing what life is really like on the inside
Our own worst enemy (by Sherry Jones, November/December 2009 ): Self-censorship is handing victory to the extremists, says Sherry Jones
Editorial: Bogus treatment (by Caspar Melville, July/August 2009 ): By supporting Simon Singh we can help change Britain's chilling libel laws
Unmasked (by Paul Sims, September/October 2008 ): Paul Sims finds out what’s behind the anarchic anti-cult group Anonymous
Blunkett's folly (by Editorial Staff, September/October 2004 ): This might be one of the last issues of New Humanist you read. Our particular brand of God bashing could soon get us in quite a lot of trouble.
Assault on freedom (by Nick Cohen, September/October 2004 ): Nick Cohen deplores the sinister absurdity of Blunkett's latest proposal for dealing with religious hatred
Beware the spinal trap (by Simon Singh, Web Exclusive, July 2009): As part of the Keep Libel Laws Out of Science campaign we republish here the article at the centre of the BCA's libel case against Simon Singh. Some practitioners claim it is a cure-all, but the research suggests chiropractic therapy has mixed results – and can even be lethal, says Simon Singh
Champions of free speech? (by Simon Garnett, Web Exclusive, January 2010): Writing in New Humanist, Sherry Jones says Serbs have embraced the Jewel of Medina because they know the value of free expression. But could the reasons be more profane? asks Simon Garnett
Banned: the hidden censorship of children's books (by Anne Rooney, Web Exclusive, September 2010): Tibet, sausages and masturbating mice – as Banned Book Week begins, Anne Rooney explores the hidden restrictions on what your children read