As part of their marketing push, The US Army took to Twitter to ask the average American how serving their country affected them. They really shouldn’t have.
Alabama’s stance on abortion affects us too
Clearly, the distant lawmakers of Alabama are happy to take control of my uterus. Well, regarding abortion, I have a couple of things to say.
Amazon’s plan to colonise space needs to be launched into the sun
So, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos wants to be the first to market space. Considering the problems we have here, I don’t think it’s the greatest idea.
True feminism is more than a vote factory
The concept of feminism has been rather hijacked, with the concept of fake feminism taking root, where those involved are actually helping the system that marginalises them.
It’s not just that whale, Russia is coming to get us (apparently)
Last week, Russia roped a whale into the world of underwater espionage. This week, they’re weaponising laughter. And puppies!
A GoFundMe has raised $13,000 to bring Julian Assange home
A prominent WikiLeaks activist has started a GoFundMe campaign to bring Julian Assange home. At the time of writing, it has already surpassed its original mark.
40,000: The number of Venezuelans killed by Trump’s sanctions
To handle the Venezuelan crisis, Donald Trump has painted in the medium of sanction. The cost, according to a new study, has been colossal.
Obama declined to charge Julian Assange, suddenly he broke the law
To his critics, Julian Assange’s arrest proves that he isn’t above the law. However, with his lawyers crying foul over his treatment, I’m wondering what law he actually broke.
Extradited for journalism: Why Australia must fight for Assange
Last night, the Metropolitan Police served an extradition request on Julian Assange. This is nothing short of silencing the press, and it represents an important turning point in history. We must act.
The persecution of Julian Assange matters…your opinion of the man does not
The unjust persecution of Julian Assange (and the knock-on effects the media will feel) should be the point we’re discussing – not your personal opinion of him.
To those who hope the Mueller report matters: think again
With the entirety of the Mueller report set for release, those that believe that gold lies hidden in the pages should think again.
The media banked on Russiagate – Now they need to get over it
With the Mueller investigation turning up nothing on Donald Trump, it is now the responsibility of the media to get over Russiagate and stick to the facts.
Throwing Chelsea Manning back in jail is about Wikileaks, nothing else
The official line is that Chelsea Manning back in jail over making false statements in her court-martial. The real reason is as grim as it is obvious.
Lessons from my uncle: Pell should not be the whole story
The news about George Pell hit home, as I thought of my uncle, a victim of the church, one who didn’t survive to feel the vindication felt last week.
Anyone who is buying the Venezuela story is a fool
As I write this “Venezuela Aid Live” is trending on Twitter, but I believe we’re being bamboozled, as we already know the reason why the West is so invested.
Why I hope Maduro stays and North Korea keeps its nukes
The noise against North Korea and Venezuela emanates from Washington. That should be the point to remember.
The media and Donald Trump: Bad for our mental health?
It’s not just the government shutdown, or the wall, or Venezuela. Donald Trump is the issue, but we’re not getting the full story.
Reasons to believe in Trump’s Syria withdrawal are vanishing
Donald Trump might have walked out on his crisis meeting, but it’s looking like he’s set to do the same regarding Syria.
Endless war has been normalised, and we’re crazy?
This morning, Donald Trump visited Iraq. While we may nitpick at his reasons why, the fact that that war is still raging should drag our focus.
An analysis of the shallow platitudes aimed at George Bush
George W. Bush’s eulogy for his father garnered a warm response for media commentators and celebrities alike. Are they kidding?
We’re dying, so live – do not waste one more second
We don’t like to think about death, but it is coming. I suggest we accept our fate and live in the face of it. Waste not another second.
Jair Bolsonaro is not another Trump, he’s an outright fascist
Many are claiming that Jair Bolsonaro is another Donald Trump. The reality is that the comparison doesn’t work, as Brazil’s new leader is far worse.