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Talk at Global Forum for Freedom of Expression, Norway

June 18, 2009 – 2:47 am

I just got back from the Global Forum for Freedom of Expression in Oslo which discussed: The Right to Offend. An issue that has ramifications ranging from the Muslim world’s call for recognition of “Defamation of Religion” to the rise of the far-right and neo-Nazis in Europe. See blog.

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Holy Warriors shortlisted for TR Fyvel prize

October 15, 2008 – 10:30 pm

Holy Warriors was shortlisted for the 2008 Index on Censorship TR Fyvel prize. The book was one of four chosen from around the world. See Freedom of Expression awards.

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