When governments suddenly change course, we often call these shifts "U-turns." But in authoritarian regimes, these U-turns are more than just policy reversals.

Empowering Your Child to Think Critically in an Age of Misinformation

Contradictory statements from leaders that confuse the public Dismissal of credible evidence that challenges the official story Labelling critics as enemies or traitors to discredit opposition Manipulation of media outlets to control the flow of information Rewriting history textbooks or public records to favour the establishment’s narrative

the loud advocacy of the mainstream feminist and #MeToo movements has been conspicuously quiet.

Why are so many women silent about what is happening to other women and girls today?

They passed laws no one understood, traded promises no one heard, and feasted on the nation’s marrow as if it were their birth right.

It is crucial for society to stand in solidarity with victims and ensure their voices are heard.

Accountability is key to combating wilful blindness. Individuals and at organisations should put processes in place to hold themselves responsible for their actions.

Freya India’s essay “A Time We Never Knew” on After Babel captures something profound about our moment:

the legitimacy of authority. When we perceive someone as an expert, we’re much more likely to comply, whether that means pressing a shock switch in an experiment or clucking like a chicken under stage lights.

When no one challenges harmful behaviour, a person may start believing their actions are acceptable.

How can we trust them to make their products safe for children?

clarifying that the terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act 2010 refer exclusively to biological sex .

Let’s look at three types of fear that rarely get a voice: Christophobia, Contraltophobia, and the powerful, often unspoken fear of rape and

the idea of authenticity is deeply appealing. It suggests honesty, integrity, and being grounded in who you are.......

Government messaging—like all persuasive communication—relies on assumptions that may not always be true.

Speak up despite the labels - the more people who refuse to be silenced the weaker the psychological hold becomes.

The power and perils of coercive language and understanding double binds

Values

Farmers can spend hours filling out complicated forms. This takes time away from core farming activities,