Social Criticism not Identical with the Urge to Provoke
We all think – at least most of us – that Darwin had to publish the Origin in spite of “sorrow” or “pain” or “hurt…
The War on Free Expression
Freedom and tolerance are two sides of the same coin, and both are under pressure. We all need to develop thicker skin.
People Are Not Being Insulted for Having a Religion
If, under the mantle of political correctness, it were possible to dispose of religious criticism, the social costs would be enormous.
Jihadis want to assassinate me. But I refuse to be condemned to a tyranny of deathly silence
Portraying the Christian God armed with a bomb does not mean you think that all Christians are drunkards or terrorists.
Freethought under Fire
In the 1960s and 1970s many people seemed inclined to think that freedom of speech was vitally important. Nowadays, it is less popular.
Why I Published Cartoons of Muhammad and Don’t Regret It
It’s important to defend the free society against the fear society. It’s also crucial to stand for the values of secular democracy.
Freedom of Speech and Philosophers on the Index
Countless books now considered indispensable works of the Western tradition were for a long time suppressed by the Catholic Church.
Blasphemy Laws Belong in the Dark Ages
Rational discourse and the scientific method are the means by which enlightened societies resolve their debates.
The Deontological and Utilitarian Justifications for Free Speech
All new ideas were, in a way, won over hurt feelings, shattered worldviews – all new ideas generated resistance and opposition.
Freedom of Speech Is Everything
It is incumbent on all people living in the West to contribute in defending the liberties that previous generations fought hard to garner.
SIGN OUR PETITION
