Saudi Arabia the Worst Country for Atheists In the new “Freedom of Thought Report,” Saudi Arabia is rated as the worst country for atheists in the list of 196 countries. Read more about Saudi Arabia the Worst Country for Atheists
Tanzania Governor Advocates Anti-Gay Policy The governor of a major city in Tanzania calls on citizens to begin reporting homosexuals for round-ups to begin next week. Read more about Tanzania Governor Advocates Anti-Gay Policy
Brazil Elects Far-Right President Jair Bolsonaro, the newly elected president of Brazil, is the most extremist leader in the history of democratic elections in Latin America. Read more about Brazil Elects Far-Right President
Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy Polygamy persists among Israel’s Bedouins, but right-wing government and women are helping to crack down on the practice. Read more about Israel’s Bedouins Still Practice Polygamy
Australian Law Allows Discrimination Against LGBT People Australian federal law allows religious schools around Australia to discriminate against gay teachers and students. Read more about Australian Law Allows Discrimination Against LGBT People
Ireland Votes to Get Rid of Blasphemy Law Irish voters chose to remove a clause in the country’s constitution that makes blasphemy a criminal act. Read more about Ireland Votes to Get Rid of Blasphemy Law
Quebec: Crucifix in National Assembly Isn’t Religious Quebec’s next premier said that the crucifix hanging in Quebec’s National Assembly is a historical and not a religious symbol. Read more about Quebec: Crucifix in National Assembly Isn’t Religious
Turkish Atheism Association Shuts Down Due To Pressure After four years, Atheism Association in Turkey will shut down membership becomes too risky due outside pressure. Read more about Turkish Atheism Association Shuts Down Due To Pressure
Church/State Separation Cases Face New Supreme Court Setup After Brett Kavanaugh's ascendance to the Supreme Court there is now a solid conservative block inside it. Read more about Church/State Separation Cases Face New Supreme Court Setup
Paramilitary Sect Leader Sentenced for Child Abuse A paramilitary religious sect leader, Deborah Green, has been sentenced to 72 years for child abuse in New Mexico. Read more about Paramilitary Sect Leader Sentenced for Child Abuse