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Rebuttal To The Critique Of "Palestinianism" 🪶 Reasserting Historical Truth And Anti-Colonial Resistance

Cam Ogie ✍ Responds to Barry Gilheany.1. Introduction: Challenging a Revisionist FrameworkThe article in question presents a seemingly scholarly account of the evolution of Palestinian identity, framing "Palestinianism" as a belated and ambiguous reaction to Zionism and imperial disruption. However, this interpretation reflects a revisionist historical narrative that seeks to delegitimize

Semi-Detached

A Lawyer Writes ★ Written by Joshua Rozenberg. Recommended by Christy Walsh.Man who lost home and liberty over dispute with neighbours loses appealThe Court of Appeal has upheld a 15-month prison sentence on a man who fell out with his neighbours. Mark Coates, from Robertsbridge, near Hastings, was sentenced to 64 weeks for contempt of court last September after he and his wife Louise became

How Vested Religious Interests Block Progress In Medical Ethics

National Secular Society ★ Patient autonomy should be central to medical decisions. But religion has long presented the main obstacle to the realisation of this basic principle, says Dr Antony Lempert.In the space of three days, the House of Commons passed two momentous pieces of legislation which would have a significant impact on how the law treats decisions related to our own bodies.On

Ancient Demonic Playbook

Right Wing Watch 👀 Written by Kyle Mantyla.Micah Beckwith Says The LGBTQ Movement Is Following An Ancient 'Demonic Playbook'Indiana’s far-right Christian nationalist Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith posted a new episode of his "Jesus, Sex, and Politics" podcast in which he doubled down on his warning that Pride Month is "the rainbow beast" and "a state-corporate-pagan alliance to reprogram society."

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

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 CuriousArizona court blocks predator's confession from trial—because it was made to a pastorGod Bless The USA BibleDoes the Existence of

A Morning Thought @ 2724

A Morning Thought @ 2723

Quillversation With Jonathan Trigg 🪶 The Derry IRA

Brandon Sullivan 🎤 Quillversation with Jonathan Trigg, author of the newly released book: Death in Derry: Martin McGuinness and the Derry IRA’s War Against the British, and his first book in this area, the well-received Death in the Fields: The IRA in East Tyrone.It’s my pleasure to start another Quillversation with Jon Trigg. This time, the focus is on Derry, where the late Martin

News From Ukraine 💣 Bulletin 149

A Digest of News ✊ from Ukrainian Sources ⚔ 9-June-2025. In this week’s bulletin⬤ Unions’ joint statement on Russian bombing. ⬤ Putin helps Ukrainian far right,⬤ Freedom of speech needs parliament support. ⬤ More evidence of Russian torture and crimes against humanity.⬤ War crimes in Kherson.⬤ Persecution of journalists in Crimea.News from the territories occupied by

Out Now 📚 Mary Attenborough & Michael Gallagher

Merrion Press 🔖 has just published a new book by Mary Attenborough & Michael Gallagher.      OUT NOW