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
Politics & Conflict
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
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
Have your say at the Rational Parliament
The first-ever session of the experimental parallel Parliament is approaching fast. Get ready to debate GM food at the Conway Hall.
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
Beyond Dawkins
Our incoming editor Daniel Trilling calls for a new approach to discussing religion