The rise of public man
Michael Sandel is the “moral rock star” every politician wants to cosy up to. JP O’Malley finds out why
Politics & Conflict
Will the Greek government ban Golden Dawn?
Interview: author Dimitris Psarras tells us about the rise of far-right extremism in Greece
Most Pakistanis are horrified at attacks on Christians – now it’s time to speak out
Sunday’s bombing highlights the dire reality faced by religious minorities in the country, writes Samira Shackle
PM Tony Abbott starts conservative reforms in Australia
After one day in the office, the newly appointed Prime Minister has angered scientists, women and gay people
In Quebec, some religious symbols are more equal than others
A proposed charter of secular values has sparked protest from citizens who feel it unfairly targets ethnic minorities
Nick Clegg plays the victim card: political language unmasked
Critical discourse analyst Johnny Unger looks at the rhetorical tricks used today in the Lib Dem leader's conference speech.
Greek man murdered by neo-Nazis, and other stories – our morning round-up
34 year-old Greek anti-fascist murdered near Athens by uniformed neo-Nazis Pavlos Fyssas, a hip-hop artist who organised anti-racist concerts was stabbed outside a cafe in the port town of Piraeus.…
Is GM food the way to solve world hunger? The Rational Parliament debates…
An experimental parallel Parliament gathered for its inaugural session to debate GM food. Anna Vesterinen sums up the first sitting
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?
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