The coronavirus will not close the gap between the rich and poor
Some are believing that we’ll emerge from the coronavirus closer, more empathetic and less reliant on capitalism. This is not the case.
Morrison’s consumer boycott crackdown erodes our democracy
Fossil fuel divestment is the act of consumers using their wallets to force companies to invest more responsibly. Scott Morrison sees this as a threat to the nation.
A deep dive into Jordan Peterson’s performance on Q&A
This week, Jordan Peterson appeared on Q&A. His sentiment, despite being popular, often betrays its own logic.
Explainer: The Medical Evacuation Bill on Nauru and Manus
The Medical Evacuation Bill (just) passed through the Senate, but the legislation and the effects of our policy on Nauru should be examined.
Deep Time Dreaming – Billy Griffiths on Indigenous Australia
In Deep Time Dreaming, Billy Griffiths examines Australia’s coming-to-terms with its Indigenous past. Hyperbole aside, it is the most important analysis of who we were in a very long time.
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