Politics & Conflict

Russia gay rights protest

Rise in anti-gay violence reported in Russia

A new Russian law banning "propaganda of non-traditional sexual relations" has prompted international outcry. And now human rights groups say it has led to increased homophobic attacks

Should burqas be allowed in court?

Should burqas be allowed in court?

As a defendant refuses a judge's request to remove her veil at her Hackney trial, Ralph Jones argues that religious sensitivities must not be allowed to obstruct the legal process

Rational Parliament

A thinking-person’s parliament

The Speaker of the House for the inaugural session of the Rational Parliament, Michael Brooks, explains why we need a new initiative to put some thought into politics

Narendra Dabholkar

India’s second freedom struggle

My friend and colleague Narendra Dabholkar was murdered for standing up to superstition. Let us hope his death inspires Indians to continue his fight for rationalism, says Sanal Edamaruku

Richard Dawkins by Linda Brownlee

Beyond Dawkins

Our incoming editor Daniel Trilling calls for a new approach to discussing religion

Atomic bomb model

Atomic cities

On the 68th anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, David Baresch's powerful account of visiting the sites shows that the past is not forgotten

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