Just Like Mariam
I wish I was not standing here, before you today on International Women’s Day. Instead,…More
Browsing: Civil Society
An Open Letter Pleading Joko Widodo For Clemency, From Stephen Keim SC
Dear Your Excellency, President Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, I respect you…More
Ever Seen A Drug Dog At The Opera? The Mardi Gras Is A Whole Other Story
Every year the heavy police presence at Mardi Gras includes the use of drug dogs,…More
Fear Of A Brown Planeteer Meets White Customs Official: You Can Guess The Outcome
Depending on your perspective, Aamer Rahman may actually be a terrorist. Admittedly, we have no…More
Dying Like An Animal: The Price Of Empathy And How Governments Use Yours Against You
Everything you ever wanted to know about empathy, but were too upset to ask, from…More
Barry O'Farrell Chased The Queers Out Of King Street
Recently, two of my more flamboyant gay friends were at an event hosted by queer…More
Beyond Dot Paintings
They say the pen is mightier than the sword. But when the other side holds…More
Australia, Where Standing Up To Racism Ensures You'll Endure An Eternity Of Racism
It’s the kind imagery and language we’re told to expect from Islamic State. “Leave now…More
The Freedom Rides: Celebrating the Status Quo?
The 1965 Freedom Rides was a bus tour of students from the University of Sydney…More
Pride: The Power Of Friendship And Solidarity In Protest
I normally don’t like the kinds of movies that progressives and leftists rave about. Usually,…More