Bye bye, Christian Right
Lakewood Independent Church is the biggest mega-church in the world. It’s right in the centre…More
Tagged: australian politics
Power Hungry
In a recent article on India, I made reference to its co-operation with China and…More
American Gun Culture
It’s as American as apple pie, and it’s rotten to the core. I’m talking about…More
Ramos Horta Rising
‘Horta, Horta,’ a young businessman chanted as he greeted me on Election Day in Dili.…More
Playing Favourites
Recent Australian representations of elections in East Timor have reflected the wishful thinking of the…More
What happened to content?
Anyone following the 2006 Australian media-ownership debates could be forgiven for believing that the transformation…More
Down to Earth Starguide for Skeptics and Cynics
TaurusWith Mercury entering your sign, you should be able to articulate your feelings this week.…More
Democracy Split
The votes cast in the 9 April first round of East Timor’s Presidential elections have…More
Straight From the Parrot’s Mouth
For a man who loathes talking about himself, as he so frequently claims, Alan Jones…More
Playing Favourites
Twelve years ago, I stepped into a barrister’s chambers for the first time. I was…More