by Heather Hastie | Jul 30, 2017 | Human Rights, Religion
The sad case of Charlie Gard, as so often in similar situations, brought out the worst in Christians. Here we have an example of what secularist and devout Roman Catholic Andrew Sullivan terms “Christianism”. (Christianism is analogous with Islamism. ) At...
by Heather Hastie | Jul 29, 2017 | Simon's Cat
We have a new release in the Simon’s Cat Logic series: ‘Learn to Speak Cat’. I’ve been drafting posts about Serious Things like the continuing ghastliness of the Trump administration and the hypocrisy of religion. I need a break from all that,...
by Heather Hastie | Jul 27, 2017 | Human Rights, US Politics
Ladies and gentlemen, we have yet another spurt of ignorance from the US Commander-in-Chief. And surprise, surprise, this far-reaching policy decision was brought to our attention via Twitter. Trump’s announcement today of a ban on transgender people serving in...
by Heather Hastie | Jul 18, 2017 | Great Britain & Europe, Science & Nature, Simon's Cat
I’ve got a hedgehog named after me! This is one of the coolest things ever to happen to me in my life, and a great honour! The hedgehog is a rescue one at the SWCC Hedgehog Hospital in Hertfordshire, England. I suspect intervention by science communicator Amy...
by Heather Hastie | Jul 14, 2017 | International Politics, Sport
Qatar is building a series of amazing venues for both the 2022 Soccer World Cup and their country in general (i.e. not specifically for the World Cup). As hosts of the cup they naturally want their country to look its best when it’s on display to the world. And...