Freedom of speech should be about empowering the weak voices against tyrannical rulers, not about giving platform to prejudice. But as it currently stands, freedom of speech is the last refuge of scoundrels who want to spread their hateful ideologies with impunity, causing suffering to others or denying that the suffering ever existed.
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In spirit, Islamic literature decries conversion therapy: It states that ignoring legitimate, human needs leads to taklif ma la yutaq (creation of obligations that cannot be met). Read More
By Ricardo Acuña During the recent Alberta provincial election, now premier Jason Kenney and his social media supporters would often... Read More
It is hard to see a tangible upside for Kenney, and for Albertans, from his proposed Bill 1, and it is likely to be only the first of many challenges he will face in figuring out how to operationalize the many promises of the UCP platform. Read More
Editor’s note: Recently, both the Edmonton Pride Festival Society and Pride Centre have seen controversy, and there have been many... Read More
There’s something missing from our election debate — and in sheer dollars, it may be the biggest single issue that... Read More
As an Economics instructor, I understand that what we teach at the principles level is based on a broad-based consensus. We know far too well the jokes we make at each others' expense, when we have differing opinions. Therefore, when we do agree, the thing we agree upon should be taken seriously. Read More
There is no conversation to be had with Islamophobes, who view Muslims as a fifth column that must be exterminated. Likewise, there can be no conversation with rigid Muslims, who justify draconian punishments for LGBTQ2S+ individuals. Read More
Rohan Dave shares what the Shades of Colour collective is all about Read More
By Junaid Jahangir I was invited to offer the keynote address for the Community Power of One Conference in Red... Read More
I did not come across mainstream Muslim institutions in the West condemning barbaric laws enacted in the name of their religion. Such Muslim stakeholders often argue that foreign issues of Muslim countries do not concern them—even as they advocate for Palestinians or the Rohingya Muslims. Read More
By Ricardo Acuña In the lead-up to, and throughout the Alberta election thus far, one of UCP leader Jason Kenney’s... Read More