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Keywords: Social Justice

  • INTERNATIONAL

    Could a backlash to 'wokeness' hand Trump a second term?

    • Dotan Rousso
    • 31 October 2024

    Beyond economic and national security agendas, Trump’s appeal, more visceral than policy-driven, hinges on tapping into a collective disillusionment — one that sees progressive ideology as veering into an unforgiving orthodoxy.

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  • AUSTRALIA

    Demonic youths and sacred children

    • Binoy Kampmark
    • 31 October 2024

    Two narratives dominate Australia’s view of children. The first casts them as dangerous, irredeemable offenders. The second, as vulnerable innocents threatened by risks online. Both anxieties reveal deep-seated tensions over safety, innocence, and societal responsibility.

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  • AUSTRALIA

    'I will stand with you'

    • Barry Gittins
    • 30 October 2024

    In 1968, Peter Norman won Olympic silver, but his lasting legacy was a stance for justice on the podium alongside Tommie Smith and John Carlos, where he wore an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge in solidarity. Yet his quiet protest led to lifelong exclusion at home, recognition arriving only posthumously.

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  • INTERNATIONAL

    Songs of Cretan liars and the rambling voice of truth

    • Peter Craven
    • 09 October 2024

    With moments of shared perspective and common ground, the weird thing about the CBS debate the debate between the two putative vice-presidents, J.D. Vance and Tim Walz, was how civil and considerate it was and (in its way) how impressive.  

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  • ARTS AND CULTURE

    The end of the morning

    • Gillian Bouras
    • 20 September 2024

    The End of the Morning provides a rich reading experience, showing the reader an Australia that has been largely lost. But most readers will have a sense of dissatisfaction: they will want more. An unfinished novel, and an unfinished life.

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  • AUSTRALIA

    Is peace worth fighting for?

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 19 September 2024

    Though little known in Australia, Abraham Johannes (A.J.) Muste spent his life commending pacifism and leading movements to make the world more just. His commitments to pacifism may still seem extreme to many. But will anything more mild address the threats facing the world from violence, inequality and apathy?

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  • AUSTRALIA

    The dangers of a captured democracy

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 12 September 2024

    Anxieties about democracy around the world today are well-founded. While we rightly celebrate our democratic institutions, it's crucial to acknowledge the vast wealth disparities and the growing influence of powerful corporations. 

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  • AUSTRALIA

    What does Tickle vs. Giggle mean for single-sex spaces?

    • Erica Cervini
    • 04 September 2024

    While women-only spaces have long been seen as essential, the verdict raises questions about inclusivity and the potential for compromise. Is it possible to balance gender equality with the need for safe, exclusive spaces?

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  • AUSTRALIA

    A national declaration of dignity

    • Joseph Camilleri
    • 28 August 2024

    As Australia faces numerous moral crises from domestic inequality to global militarization, a proposed national charter of principles could to reshape our society and redefine our global role. This declaration would acknowledge Indigenous dispossession, prioritize human rights, and shift focus from military alliances to human security.

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  • ECONOMICS

    The best way to tax?

    • David James
    • 23 August 2024

    The term 'reform' carries an ambiguous weight. It can signify progress but just as often masks harmful change. Paul Tilley’s Mixed Fortunes explores the messy evolution of Australia's tax system, revealing how reforms, far from delivering clarity or fairness, reflect deeper ideological struggles over power and economy.

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  • RELIGION

    Finding common ground in a post-truth world

    • Andrew Hamilton
    • 21 August 2024

    This year’s Social Justice Statement is ambitious in its scope. From the ravages of war to the erosion of truth, the statement challenges us to confront the root causes of our divisions and seek a path toward a more just and peaceful future.

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  • EDUCATION

    Can religious freedom and education coexist?

    • Jacinta Collins
    • 20 August 2024

    As the discourse surrounding religious freedom in Australia becomes increasingly contentious, especially in the context of schooling, we must address the growing perception that holding religious beliefs and values — and making choices based on them — is somehow discriminatory or at odds with modern society. 

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