The Satanic Verses; free speech in the Freethinker
The Freethinker condemns the attack on Salman Rushdie. Here is a list of articles we have previously published about free speech and religion.
‘We need to move from identity politics to a politics of solidarity’ – interview with Pragna Patel
Pragna Patel has long been a powerful advocate for women’s rights. In this interview, she tells her story, and discusses the changing problems facing women of minority backgrounds over the years.
‘Vivesini’ – a new rationalist film from India
Invitation to a closed private screening at Conway Hall, 18:00, Thurs 21st July (please note new date).
Pastafarian Month at the Freethinker
July is Pastafarian Month at the Freethinker. This picture of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, by radical cartoonist Polyp (Paul Fitzgerald),…
‘An animal is a description of ancient worlds’: interview with Richard Dawkins
The Freethinker speaks to Dawkins about genes, memes, the scientific method, political controversies and more.
Reading list against nuclear war
The threat of nuclear war has loomed above the horizon again recently. Can the creative imagination help to forestall the apocalypse?