The Notion of “Effective Remedies” and the Tai Ji Men Case

The Notion of “Effective Remedies” and the Tai Ji Men Case

Rogue bureaucrats guilty of human rights violations should be prosecuted to prevent further abuse. by David Lin* An article already published in Bitter Winter on February 27th, 2021. A protest against the officers responsible for the Tai Ji Men case. *A paper...
Social Justice, Taxes, and Freedom of Religion or Belief

Social Justice, Taxes, and Freedom of Religion or Belief

A Webinar revisited the notion of “social justice,” and how it was violated in the Tai Ji Men tax case in Taiwan. by Massimo Introvigne An article already published in Bitter Winter on February 25th, 2021. February 20 was the United Nations World Day of Social...
Music, Education, and Freedom of Religion or Belief

Music, Education, and Freedom of Religion or Belief

A music teacher with extensive academic experience reflects on what music has to do with global education and human rights. by Susan Wang-Selfridge * An article already published in Bitter Winter on February 24th, 2021. Pythagoras teaching the harmony of music. From...
How Taxes May Be Misused to Persecute Spiritual Minorities

How Taxes May Be Misused to Persecute Spiritual Minorities

Interestingly enough, tax-based crackdown on spiritual movements started in France and Taiwan in the same year, 1996. by Christine Mirre An article already published in Bitter Winter on February 6th, 2021. Tai Ji Men protests in Taiwan. Taxes as a tool of...
Tax Justice and Persecution of Minority Religions

Tax Justice and Persecution of Minority Religions

The Russian experience may serve as a cautionary tale for what is now happening in Taiwan. by Boris Falikov An article already published in Bitter Winter on April 2nd, 2021. Tai Ji Men protests in Taiwan. The action of Taiwan’s National Tax Bureau, which spent two...
An International Day of Education Webinar: FORB and Tax Justice

An International Day of Education Webinar: FORB and Tax Justice

On January 24, scholars from different continents discussed how to educate to freedom of religion or belief, conscience, legality, and fiscal fairness. by Marco Respinti An article already published in Bitter Winter on January 28th, 2021. Dr. Chen Tze-lung speaking at...