War, McCarthyism And Tony Abbott's 'Wag The Dog' Moment
Wag the Dog would have to be one of my favourite films. In a broad…More
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The Human Rights Legacy Of Robin WIlliams
This week we learned that comedian and actor Robin Williams took his own life after…More
Women On Women For Gillard
This week Julia Gillard asked women voters to consider the prospect of an Abbott government.…More
School Tests Tell Us What We Already Know
Feminism’s catchcry “the personal is political” had particular resonance in our home this week. As…More
Why We’ll Remember Gillard’s Speech
Gillard’s speech to the parliament this week about Abbott’s misogyny is a watershed in her…More
Why Women Claim Public Spaces As Our Own
The death of Jillian Meagher has shaken and touched Melbournians. People want to do something…More
What The Asylum Panel Left Out
Australian commentators have argued that asylum is a wedge issue from which neither side of politics…More
Let's Get Behind Our Ethical Politicians
Australia’s mistrust of its politicians is a common subject of media reporting. Voters are sick…More