politics

Created
Thu, 18/07/2024 - 04:58
The conflict in Gaza has created both a humanitarian crisis and a public health emergency. Both are still worsening. Yet despite this, Israel is moving to declare UNRWA (United Nations Relief Work Agency) a terrorist organisation. This would massively reduce the ability of UNRWA to deliver (already totally inadequate) food, health care and shelter to Continue reading »
Created
Fri, 19/07/2024 - 04:56
The stark contrast in media coverage of the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine reveals a troubling pattern of bias that shapes public perception and policy in profound ways. As bombs fall on Gaza and tanks roll through Ukraine, Western audiences are presented with starkly different narratives that betray deep-seated prejudices and political agendas. This asymmetry Continue reading »
Created
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 04:53
In recent weeks there has been talk of the prospect of a Muslim party being formed to contest the next federal election. The prime minister has responded by saying he did not want Australia to go down the road of faith-based political parties. Since then, several commentators have mentioned that Australia has been down that Continue reading »
Created
Wed, 17/07/2024 - 04:54
The NATO logo dominated meetings at the anniversary conference in Washington. The logo includes a reversed rendition reading OTAN. The final communique at the anniversary conference had some wondering if OTAN was an acronym for Oriental Territory Attack Node. The final communique was unrestrained in its attack on China across a range of issues and Continue reading »