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In Defense of the Right to Offend
T. J. Sullivan sees the terror attack at ‘Charlie Hebdo’ in Paris as a reminder that defending freedom of speech means defending speech we find uncomfortable, offensive, or scary. ___ Three items...
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Charlie Hebdo & The Danger of Comedy
Eric Shapiro notes that the terrorist attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo reinforces the idea that if comedy is to be of any value, then it must be dangerous. — The attack earlier today...
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The City of Lights was Dimmed, but not Diminished. Free Speech was Violated,...
Neal Brown believes that free speech is costly but worth the investment. —- Although I, very regrettably, never completed and utilized my journalism studies that I started back in Belfast, I have...
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Rethinking the #JeSuisCharlie Hashtag
Patrick DeCarlo turns to history to explain why he supports freedom of speech for ‘Charlie Hebdo’ but not their speech itself. ___ Writing an editorial such as this requires the skill of a tightrope...
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Masculinity, Terrorism and Charlie Hebdo
If you don’t want the fallout of a confused and pathological masculinity, don’t create it in the first place. — Masculinity and Terrorism in Dialogue We are used to hearing the words “masculinity” and...
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Fear Kills, Fear Cures
What your doctor won’t tell you about how Charlie Hebdo terrorism impacts your health. ––– The stress levels in the world seem to be going through the roof and people are becoming more and more...
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Every Civilization Faces a Dark Age
Spencer Pennington doesn’t fear Muslims, he fears Islamophobia. ––– I realized even though I belong to the dominant culture, I feel gripped with a sense of fear and a feeling that it would be wise to...
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Je Suis Karim al-Banna, My name is Karim al-Banna
A young man from Egypt was sentenced to a three year jail sentence because he admitted he is an atheist and insulted Islam on Facebook. ––– It is unclear whether Karim al-Banna, who lives in a small...
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Thoughts on Jewish Identity in a Post-Charlie Hebdo World
Matthew Rozsa explores the divided politics of the American Jewish community. ___ Although I recall a great deal about the day I was nearly murdered, my conscious memory has suppressed the few minutes...
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The Wolf You Feed – Battling Islamophobia in America
Embed from Getty Images Mirza Ahmad on the hardships of being a Muslim American, and how we can combat Islamaphobia. ___ One evening, an elderly warrior told his grandson about a battle that goes on...
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Charlie Hebdo Reinforces the Very Racism it is Trying to Satirize
Embed from Getty Images If people take you seriously, then it isn’t a joke. — Charlie Hebdo has been at it again. The sombre anthems and sober reflections of the anniversary commemorations of January...
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Want to Prevent Lone Wolf Terrorism? Promote a Sense of Belonging
Embed from Getty Images By Robert F. Barsky This September, as they start the school year, French children aged 14 years old and upwards are going to get lessons on how to deal with a terrorism attack...
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Am I Relieved Religion Is Not as Important as It Used to Be?
Am I relieved religion is not important as it used to be? We can’t honestly say that religion is less important than it used to be to every person on Earth. It is not. Some existential ennui may exist...
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