The Grip Of Power
newmatilda.com: What’s the feeling in the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo right now? Sunanda Deshapriya:…More
Tagged: human rights
Shell On Trial
Just after sunrise on 10 November 1995, internationally renowned writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was…More
Gay Marriage Ban Is Lazy Politics
The last few weeks have seen a tipping point for same-sex couples in Europe and…More
This Is Not A Club We Want To Join
Omidreza Mirsayafi started a blog in Iran to write about traditional Persian music and culture.…More
Back Then, We Were Ahead Of Our Time
The law was written in 1787 by Captain Arthur Phillip, while the First Fleet was —…More
Hobart's Gay Apology
Opponents of human rights charters decry them as unnecessary in a robust democracy, as a…More
Turning Judges Into Kings
Those currently pushing for Australia to enact a statutory bill of rights express bewilderment that…More
A Long History On The Right Side Of Rights
On 10 December 2008, the world will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the adoption by…More
Marriage Needs Gay People
The debate over same-sex marriages is causing bitter division across California as protests rage against…More
The Terrifying Debate
Responses to the Federal Government’s recent reform of Australia’s immigration detention policy have once again…More