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Encouraging Evangelism In Public Services Will Promote Division, Not Divinity

National Secular Society ✒ A survey reveals members of the public generally get along well with Christians – but feel less enthusiastic about proselytism. Megan Manson says this should be a warning to politicians who want faith groups to be free to preach when delivering public services.There have been increasingly aggressive moves to put faith groups in charge of delivering public services.In

Burn Women Alive

Right Wing Watch ✒ Nick Fuentes is a racist and a fascist and an antisemite, but he really hates women more than anything else.Here is his response to the verdict in the Amber Heard/Johnny Depp trial: "We need to go back to burning women alive more."1:1825.3K views

A Morning Thought @ 1449

The Irish Republic Is The ‘Big Idea’ Of Our Time

Sean Bresnahan ✒ Address to Peadar O’Donnell Socialist Republican Forum seminar, ‘What Is To Be Done’ — 28th May 2022, Armagh.Dia daoibh a chairde agus go raibh maith agaibh as an deis a labhairt anseo inniu. Tá sé go hiontach a bheith anseo i measc Poblachtanach agus sóisialaithe ag pleanáil ‘Éire Nua’ a thógáil. Ar aghaidh le chéile chuig an cuspóir sin agus lig dúinn oibriú le chéile amach

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of Two Hundred And Twenty Eight

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, Let Us At Least Be CuriousA 'recipe for quid pro quo corruption': Elena Kagan torches Monday's SCOTUS ruling in blistering dissent'Breathtaking corruption': Ginni Thomas

Dregs And Detritus

Brandon Sullivan ✒ Their Only Crime is Loyalty (and the fetishisation of murdering women).As a servant of the crown, I was enjoying today off work, as part of the celebrations to mark Elizabeth Windsor’s remarkable 70 year tenure as Head of State. Regardless of what one might feel about having an unelected monarch as head of state, the Queen’s dedication and sense of duty are quite a sight to

A Morning Thought @ 1448

“Militantly Misunderstood” Then Canceled And Shunned After Decades of Supporting Planned Parenthood

Valerie Tarico ✒ Imagine being so devoted to Planned Parenthood that you volunteer for years, donate professional services and money, and even write a will leaving the organization a major portion of your assets—only to find yourself shunned and the CEO dismissed because of a single taboo word you uttered during a private conversation.2-March-2022That is Jane Smith’s story. (Note: Smith is a

Lynx By Ten To The Power Of Two Hundred And Twenty Seven

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, Let Us At Least Be CuriousThe War in Ukraine, International Security, and the LeftRight to weapons - How can leftists support Ukraine?What socialists are doing in UkraineWar in

Batman ✑ The Dark Knight Returns

Christopher Owens 🔖 Thirty-six years on from its initial publication, Frank Miller’s tome still casts a large shadow over the comic book industry. And for good reason as, alongside the likes of Watchmen and Maus, it presented an alternative to what mainstream comics had (by and large) been providing up to that point. All three titles demonstrated that it was possible for comics to deal with