Blasphemy laws are often justified as safeguards for faith and social harmony. In practice, they frequently become instruments of coercion, used to silence minorities, settle disputes, and enforce religious orthodoxy. Drawing on international human rights law and global case studies, Dina-Perla Portnaar examines the growing tension between protecting freedom of religion and preventing religion from being used to justify persecution, discrimination, and the erosion of fundamental liberties.

Jason Zengerle’s biography of Tucker Carlson charts the transformation of American conservatism from magazine debate to populist television and online spectacle. Adrian Nguyen reviews the book as both a portrait of Carlson’s career and a reflection on the movement he helped reshape. The result is a study of media influence, ideological drift, and the growing role of audience validation in shaping modern political commentary.