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NSS Backs Open Letter Against ‘Islamophobia’ Definition

National Secular Society ★ Letter signed by 10 groups says definition "risks fuelling division rather than fostering social cohesion."The National Secular Society has signed an joint letter urging the Government to abandon plans to adopt an 'Islamophobia' definition.The Government has appointed a working group to create an official, non-statutory definition of anti-Muslim hatred/Islamophobia.The

A Satanic Trojan Horse

Right Wing Watch 👀 Written by Kyle Mantyla.Television personalities Chip and Joanna Gaines are currently being relentlessly attacked by anti-LGBTQ activists for including a married gay couple and their children among the participants on their new program, "Back to the Frontier."Among those denouncing the Gaines was pastor Brooks Potteiger of Pilgrim Hill Reformed Fellowship, a far-right

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of One Thousand Seven Hundred And Thirty

Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousTrump Praises Jesus, Then Attacks Immigrants and the People Defending ThemAssisted dying bill clears Commons in landmark

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Pure Bigotry

Hedley Lamarr ✍ It is with deep disappointment and embarrassment to read that the so-called Republicans Against Anti-Fascists have spray-painted a Housing Executive van in West Belfast with a threatening racist message.We are all astute enough to know that being against anti-fascists does not necessarily make you a fascist but writing such nasty, racist threats on the side of a van of an

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousFirst Person: How many more children must die before the world acts?Israel denying treatment to thousands of Gazans who lost limbs

Hypocrisy Should Be Made An Offence In This Place!

Lesley Stock ✍ In case some reading this aren’t aware, I am a former RUC/PSNI officer, a mother of two adult children, conduct workshops in trauma and Peace and reconciliation both with adults and teenagers and have taken an interest in the political scene in NI pretty recently. I would be the first to say that my experiences differ vastly to others, and I condemn Any form of murder,

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Ten links to a diverse range of opinion that might be of interest to TPQ readers. They are selected not to invite agreement but curiosity. Readers can submit links to pieces they find thought provoking.Before We Conform, Or Condemn, Let Us At Least Be CuriousHugo Ekitike could have dream shirt number blocked once he completes Liverpool transferLiverpool have given themselves transfer

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