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Hydrants of hatred gush open after attack on Helen Haines

Australia’s craven newsrooms are trying to outdo each other with their vicious attacks against ...  
Parliament's political circus is alienating the next generation

Parliament's culture of bullying, hostility and political theatre is driving young Australians ...  
'End Times Fascism' and the billionaires gambling with humanity's future

Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor expose how fascism, religious extremism and billionaire tech elites ...  
Australia's toxic political climate comes from the top

The horrific attack on Helen Haines has exposed a political culture of division, hostility and ...  
Capitalist economic crisis spills onto the streets of France

A capitalist economic crisis has erupted on the streets of France, with citizens protesting ...  
Australia's new Far Right lobby groups: Why you can't see the books

Far-Right lobbyists are raising public money through private companies with no published accounts ...  
One Nation and the rise of emotion-driven politics

One Nation may not have policies, but it knows how to ride the waves of public anger and grievance ...  
Democracy belongs to the people, not the political machine

Democracy must extend beyond the ballot box, with meaningful public participation, greater acco ...  
Frydenberg flirts with political comeback despite past blunders

Josh Frydenberg was in the news this week, using his book launch to hint at a return to politics ...  
One Nation’s James Ashby and the Liberals: Why orange is the new blue

Founder Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini explore the one consistent thread in the ...  
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EDITORIAL: One Nation’s James Ashby and the Liberals: Why orange is the new blue

Founder Dave Donovan and managing editor Michelle Pini explore the one consistent thread in the ...  
Democracy for sale: The powerful institutions escaping their own scrutiny

Institutions promoting democracy abroad must face the same scrutiny they demand of others, part ...  
Trump's tiger diplomacy leaves Australia dangerously exposed

Trump’s unpredictable trade policies expose Australia’s dependence on the U.S. and the need ...  
Public executions, AUKUS and the right of Australian communities to say no

A proposed U.S. public execution raises questions about AUKUS and Australian communities’ right ...  
Simplistic grievance politics is a threat to democracy

Grievance politics on both sides of the political divide reduces complex challenges to simplistic ...  
Democracy and the wealth divide: When prosperity fails the people

National wealth and economic growth mean little for democracy when prosperity is concentrated in ...  
Existing tech could be used for Australians to have their say on policy

A plan for Australians to have more of a direct say on policy decisions will also level the ...  
Two honourable politicians: Remembering George Georges and Tom Uren

Dr Norm Sanders remembers two truly honourable men who had courage and conviction: George Georges ...  
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