Hobbits, Hooligans And Vulcans: The Fading Star Called Democracy
Today, only 4.5% of the world’s population lives in a fully democratic country, according to…More
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Dismay Over Democracy: Alternative Policies For 2017
Australia has sunk to many new lows in recent years. Professor Stuart Rees outlines some…More
The Illusion of Choice: The Decline Of Democracy, Explained Through Olives
Democracy was designed to work for the masses. We don’t live in a democracy anymore,…More
Never Mind The Scaremongering, Senate Reform Will Give More Power To Voters
Labor is worried about tampering with senate voting and perhaps for good reasons. But with the…More
Democracy No Longer On The Nation's Radar
Earlier this month, the Lowy Institute released its 10th annual poll. Each year, the poll…More
5 Simple Steps To Keep The Bastards Honest
So here we are. Not even a year into the first term of the Abbott…More
Are Primaries Really The Answer To Labor's Woes?
Last year, New South Wales Labor announced that preselections for five “winnable” seats would be…More
Is Digital Democracy Just A Buzzword?
Our economy may be the envy of world, but when it comes to digital democracy,…More
Dirty Funding Deal Collapses
Over the last six years covering politics for New Matilda, I've witnessed some amazing things.…More
Democracy In Fiji Takes A Hit
In 2009, the military-backed government in Fiji led by Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama refused to hold…More