Don’t Just Blame The Guards: Don Dale Is What Systemic Violence Looks like
The torture inflicted on juveniles was accepted by courts, commissioners, and politicians alike, writes Michael…More
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The Conversation I Don’t Want To Have With My Daughter
Growing up as a young Muslim in Sydney, I never had to face the scrutiny…More
Racism Could Be Changing America’s War On Drugs
Forty-five years after US President Richard Nixon declared hostilities against illicit drugs, some on the…More
Israel Is Moving To The Right But We Don’t Have To Follow
The Australian Jewish community can only benefit from engaging in a dialogue with Palestinian voices, including…More
My Year Undercover With Muslim Australians And Minnie Mouse Ears
You can’t beat lived experience, and Nelly Thomas has had more than a few with…More
The View Of Pauline Hanson From Some Of Those She Targets
Some media commentators have suggested the importance of respectfully listening to Pauline Hanson and her…More
Hanson’s Rise A Double Insult For Australian Muslims
Those who have made a life in Australia are forced to watch atrocities against Muslims…More
You’re Right To Be ‘Mediscared’
OPINION: Those on the front lines know the Coalition has done real damage to healthcare…More
Why Do Left Wing Men Fail To See Their Own Misogyny?
They’re smart and sweet and really good at debating. But ‘men of the left’ have…More
Smacking Kids: Why Do The Greens Remain Silent On The Rights Of Children?
Australia’s most progressive party supports the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. So its…More