So now non-racialism is racist too
The DASO campaign featuring an inter-racial couple has been described as racist by some Twitterati, as well as by a few Facebookers. But that reading makes little sense, and seems little more than an example of confirmation bias.
The ‘Protect Life Act’ and Republican conservatism
The Protect Life Act and the Personhood Pledge might well appeal to conservative elements in American society, but they represent regressive steps that will serve to undermine the liberties of women.
Ritual sacrifice and the ANC centenary
The ANC’s centenary celebrations were marked by another instance of an uncomfortable collision of cultural norms in the ritual slaughter of a bull. But is cultural habit a sufficient justification for such rituals?
Brief thoughts on Jack Bloom
Jack Bloom, DA Leader in the Gauteng legislature, seems to want to outsource his job to God in claiming that we need more politics and less prayer.
Reasons for optimism in 2012
A contribution to Cosmopolitan’s January edition, on things to be grateful for in 2012.
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