France defends females’ freedom to sunbathe topless, cracks down on those who won’t wear COVID mask A French minister defended the ‘precious freedom’ of topless sunbathers after police ordering some women to cover up. News Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Aug 27, 2020Jun 18, 2021
Here’s why the ‘burkini ban’ is important, even though French secularists are bungling it so badly The 'burkini' isn't just modest swimwear, it's a political statement. Opinion Jeanne Smits, Paris correspondent • Aug 29, 2016Jun 18, 2021
Empowerment? Armed French police force woman to strip for wearing too many clothes at the beach The country's 'Burkini' ban is an affront to the dignity of women. Pulse Claire Chretien • Aug 24, 2016Jul 30, 2021
Here’s the answer to the burkinis vs. secularism debate Secularism and Islam meet in beach volleyball at the Olympics in Rio. Pulse Claire Chretien • Aug 16, 2016Jul 30, 2021