Lessons in religious intolerance
By Khaled Diab Using offensive images of Muhammad in the context of a lesson on blasphemy is entirely justifiable pedagogically,
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Denmark’s white ghetto mindset
By Khaled Diab The concentration of immigrants in certain poor neighbourhoods in Denmark is far more a sign of the
Read MoreThe road less travelled, part V: Hamlet in Sweden
In his final stop on his ‘road less travelled’ tour, Christian Nielsen uncovers the possible prototype for Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a Swedish hamlet.
Read MoreThe road less travelled, part IV: The rich texture of the original Hamburger
Hamburg has been minded by many nations but owned by none. This is visible in the city’s openness, resourcefulness and rebelliousness.
Read MoreThe ghettoisation of Danish politics
The Danish government plans to force minorities out of what it classes as “ghettos”, but its Denmark’s mainstream that needs to escape its ghetto mentality.
Read MoreThe generous of the earth in the most wretched of places
If you’re feeling dejected by the troubled times we live in, remember that human generosity lives on, even in the most wretched of places.
Read MoreLesbos: “No matter how hard you swim, you can never save all of them”
Despite the massive efforts of volunteer lifeguards, refugees are losing their lives in the Mediterranean. Europe must act… and out of compassion.
Read Moreليست سورية هي المسألة، المسألة هي العالم
في لقاء موسع، يتحدث الكاتب والناشط البارز ياسين الحاج صالح هنا عن سوريا الماضي، الحاضر المأساوي والمستقبل المجهول
Read MoreYassin al-Haj Saleh: “Syria is a unique symbol of injustice, apathy and amnesia”
In an exclusive interview, prominent Syrian writer and dissident Yassin al-Haj Saleh talks about Syria’s past, tragic present and uncertain future.
Read More‘Redheads under the bed’ as a substitute for good reporting
A story that redhead sperm is not welcome at a Danish spermbank has gone global, reflecting how good reporting is being crowded out of the media by ‘incredible free content’.
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