Egyptian blogger gets death threats for nude protest
Porn and religious fundamentalism just don’t mix. Or do they? Well, it appears so. Take the case of Aliaa Magda al-Mahdy, 20. In protest against Egypt’s illiberalism and religious fundamentalism, in … Continue reading
Post-9/11 and the problem of abstraction
Architect company MVRDV provoked shock and outrage in early december when its plan for the building of two skyscrapers in Seoul, South Korea, came to public attention. The two buildings … Continue reading
Punk’s not dead — in Islam.
The 80s British anarcho-punk band Conflict is hanging in there — like U2, the Rolling Stones, and all the other bands that they no doubt detest. So, as the decades … Continue reading
People of Shambhala — religious minorities against Islamist violence
From People of Shambhala People of Shambhala is a new website dedicated to raising awareness of the discrimination, oppression, and violence suffered on a daily basis by minority religions around … Continue reading
Paul Weston: Britain now has a different kind of political party
Last month Britain’s Independent newspaper reported that the controversial English Defence League movement, which campaigns against radical Islam, had signed a “pact” with the relatively new British Freedom Party. The … Continue reading
All-American Muslims call for support over boycott of TLC show
All-American Muslims, a TLC show, has created something of a firestorm of controversy. Those objecting to the show, which follows American Muslims in their daily lives, claim that it is … Continue reading
Veena Malik’s explosive photo shoot
Model and actress Veena Malik caused outrage in Pakistan earlier this month after appearing naked (although with the body carefully positioned to preserve modesty) on the cover of FHM magazine.
China’s brutality and Tibetans’ increasing despair
At least 12 Tibetan monks and nuns have set themselves of fire, in acts of self-immolation, this year, in protest against the increasing oppressiveness of the Chinese Government. However, the … Continue reading
Muslim Brotherhood Under Attack by Anonymous Activists
The Muslim Brotherhood has received a video warning from the internet activist movement, “Anonymous.” In a video posted on YouTube by The AnonMessage, and titled “Operation Brotherhood Takedown,” a computer-generated … Continue reading
Benetton advert angers Vatican
Italian fashion company Benetton has just launched its “UNHATE” advertising campaign. According to its website, its aim –besides selling Benetton sweatshirts and pants — is noble: to contrast “the culture … Continue reading
Justin Timberlake: “among my heroes” at Marine charity ball
If the “occupy Wall Street” “movement” has done anything, it’s given the conservative press a chance to poke fun at a few Hollywood hypocrites. George Clooney might make a cool … Continue reading
The UK: Totally Totalitarian — Libyans Can Decide Their Future but not the British
The breathtaking contempt at the heart of the British government for its own people and for democracy was showcased by its Conservative-Liberal Democrats coalition on October 24. Prompted by popular … Continue reading
UKIP calls for support for “mass lobby of Parliament” on EU Referendum
I received notice from UKIP this morning that the party will joining members of the People’s Pledge outside of Parliament on Monday, and is inviting anyone that supports the British … Continue reading
Herman Cain: The GOP’s only real hope
GOP Presidential hopeful Herman Cain is surging. According to a recent Poll 38 percent of Republicans would vote for Cain. Mitt Romney scored 18 percent. Rick Perry has slumped, from … Continue reading
EDL Jewish division leader interview: British values are my values
The former leader of the English Defence League’s Jewish Division, Roberta Moore, publicly resigned, citing anti-Semitism among its membership. In September, James Cohen, who resides in Canada, took up the … Continue reading
EDL leader convicted of assault
Leader of the English Defence League, Stephen Lennon (AKA Tommy Robinson) has been convicted of assault, and will be formally charged on November 7. According to the Newmarket Journal, Mr. … Continue reading
Ron Paul gets military vote
When he ran to become the presidential candidate for the Republican Party in 2008, Ron Paul generated huge enthusiasm among a certain section of the Right, especially paleo-conservatives and isolationists. … Continue reading
French Muslim protesters defy ban; threaten to take “up arms soon”
Coming only weeks after the riots in Britain, which destroyed $300 million in property, scenes of Muslims storming through the streets of Paris are a troubling reminder of how the … Continue reading
