Politics
The ideologues search for a free pass
When offence is used to shield ideology from criticism
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Stop calling the Bondi attack antisemitism
Why the Bondi attack fits the logic of ISIS-style terrorism more than identity-targeted hate crime
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The antisemitism of Zionism
Why collapsing Jewish identity into Zionism repeats the logic of antisemitism
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Performative policy and the ABC's failure to analyse it
When policy is built on emotion and authority rather than evidence, journalism should interrogate — not amplify
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Pigs and lipstick
A critical examination of the Nationals’ Page Research Centre and its attempts at policy credibility.
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An epic failure of policy - block the kids
Australia’s proposed age-lock on social media users under sixteen is a cowardly substitute for real regulation.
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Can we know what happened on October 7th, 2023?
We have grounds for a serious challenge to the IDF curated record of events of October 7th, 2023 in Israel.
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How absolutism plagues the US
Morality is contingent on circumstances and a society must consider all factors, including the target's actions (like incitement to violence), rather than dismissing all acts of violence as inherently equivalent and wrong.
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Katter demonstrates what white privilege looks like
Bob Katter’s furious reaction to being reminded of his migrant heritage reveals the fragility of whiteness in settler colonial Australia.
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Tingle does stenography
While journalists in Gaza put themselves in harm's way to document a genocide, Australia's 'journalists' sit comfortably, repeating the talking points of the government.
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Labor's Arrogance on Accountability
Tanya Plibersek refuses to engage with a student’s legitimate question on Australia’s ties with Israel.
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Karvelas and Burke fall into Zionist trap
Nothing pleases a Zionist more than when the commentariat bleats 'antisemitism'