Tag: Facts

Election 2016: How accurate are Peter Dutton’s comments on ‘illiterate’ refugees? – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Political reporter Stephanie Anderson looks into just how accurate Peter Dutton’s comments on the dangers of an increased refugee intake are.

Source: Election 2016: How accurate are Peter Dutton’s comments on ‘illiterate’ refugees? – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

The World’s Largest Muslim Group Has Been Opposing Radical Islam for 90 Years

“Good” Muslims have been condemning radical Islam long before you even knew what it was.

Source: The World’s Largest Muslim Group Has Been Opposing Radical Islam for 90 Years

Islamic Extremism: What You’re Not Being Told

Something that needs to be addressed.

Source: Islamic Extremism: What You’re Not Being Told

Globally, terrorism is on the rise – but little of it occurs in Western countries – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

If it seems like terrorist attacks are happening more and more often, it’s because they are.

Source: Globally, terrorism is on the rise – but little of it occurs in Western countries – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Study: White Dudes Rule. Literally. | Mother Jones

And you wonder why Congress is so homogeneous?

Source: Study: White Dudes Rule. Literally. | Mother Jones

Your theory about violent extremism doesn’t help us understand why a teenager would kill | Anne Aly | Comment is free | The Guardian

After the murder of Curtis Cheng the speculation about how Farhad Jabar ‘was radicalised’ began. Any real expert will tell you it’s too soon to say

Source: Your theory about violent extremism doesn’t help us understand why a teenager would kill | Anne Aly | Comment is free | The Guardian

Stretching Facts on Syrian Refugees

Source: Stretching Facts on Syrian Refugees

Slogans versus facts on boat arrivals (Part 1)

Source: Slogans versus facts on boat arrivals (Part 1)

Slogans versus facts on boat arrivals (Part 2)

Source: Slogans versus facts on boat arrivals (Part 2)

Getting The Facts Straight On Refugee Resettlement | Julian Burnside

The question all Australians should ask is this: What sort of country are we? Are we selfish or are we generous? Are we willing to mistreat terrified human beings who have the courage, and the initiative, to escape to safety?

Source: Getting The Facts Straight On Refugee Resettlement | Julian Burnside

Some facts that you might find useful next time you’re thinking about that “swarm” (David Cameron’s word, not mine) or “invasion”( Andrew Bolt’s word) of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from north Africa.

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Is It Time for Some Facts About Those Migrants?

The tragedy is that so many people are so desperate that they’re prepared to die in an attempt to find a safe place to live. And our response is so blinkered that all we can think of is building higher fences.

You’ve been misled on boat people: Julian Burnside

Asylum seekers do not commit any offence by coming here, says Julian Burnside.

You’ve been misled on boat people: Julian Burnside.