Why Sotomayor Will Be A Good Judge
"The task of a judge is not to make the law — it is to…More
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New Matilda
Launched in 2004, New Matilda is one of Australia's oldest online independent publications. It's focus is on investigative journalism and analysis, with occasional smart arsery thrown in for reasons of sanity. New Matilda is owned and edited by Walkley Award and Human Rights Award winning journalist Chris Graham.
What 'Liberal Consensus'?
I’ll disclose my interest at the outset. I run a centre that undertakes research to…More
These Are Not The Conditions For Peace
A few nights ago in Jerusalem I met with some of the few peace activists…More
Defamation 2.0
Generations always differ on something — music and clothing, most commonly — and right now, by…More
Rack Off, South Australians! We're Busy
Why is it that many South Australians believe, or at least accept, that good things…More
West Papua Off The Air
Recently, I watched Pride of Warriors, a documentary about resistance in West Papua. The filmmaker,…More
No Such Thing As A Free Lunch With Turnbull
Another dark and possibly stormy cloud is gathering over federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull today.…More
Divided Over The Veil
As the first address by a French president to that country’s Parliament since 1873, many…More
Make My News Rational Please!
Hello hello, gentle listeners, and welcome to a very special episode of The Media Ate…More
Is Australian Child Abuse 'Different'?
That sexual abuse was the least of our worries should tell you how bad things…More