Media

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Mon, 20/02/2023 - 03:32
This is a Skwawkbox edit of a guest post submitted by a Labour figure who asked to remain anonymous. Asked by journalists last week whether he would proscribe – outlaw – Momentum, Keir Starmer responded equivocally: That one is not for me. Of course, that is neither a denial nor an indicator that it’s not […]
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Sat, 18/02/2023 - 04:52
Pearls and Irritations has become invaluable to understanding how Australia and the world actually works … or doesn’t work. Its analysis, reportage and considered opinion pieces take you to places the commercial media dare not go for fear of losing market share from the monetising of perceived “popular prejudice”. By supporting this effort you will Continue reading »
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Fri, 17/02/2023 - 05:01
Scandalously little challenge from BBC to bigotry of Labour right – but at least presenter asked the question Right-wing horror Ruth Smeeth exposed the reality of the arrogance and bigotry of her faction when she boasted today on BBC News that left-wing Jews, who support the human rights of Palestinians and do not support Israeli […]
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Fri, 17/02/2023 - 04:54
It’s no surprise that Jim Chalmers’ gentle challenge to neoliberal economics has generated an often rabid and intensely hostile response from the Murdoch media. To be hoped for is a more reasoned, informed national debate which focusses on, as Chalmers points to, fundamental changes to our economic environment. Some digging is needed to extract from Continue reading »