Politics
The ugly side of politics
Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]
Year: 2025
Politics
Is it realistic for Donald Trump to boast of a quick peace deal for Ukraine?
Donald Trump has made so many promises on what he will quickly achieve once he takes office as President. The one about ending the Ukraine war in 24 hours probably gained him support from quite […]
Politics
Dutton’s Double Standard
During the end of year ‘silly season’ the Victorian Branch of the ALP put up a post on FaceBook that apparently targeted Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s wife. The cries of outrage from the News Corp […]
Politics
This Is Our Moment: A Call to Reclaim Democracy and Secure a Better Future for all Australians
By Sue Barrett The two-party system has failed us. It’s time for people-powered politics to deliver a fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable future for everyone. I don’t know where you are right now and how […]
AIM Extra
Far From Ignorant: The European Union, Arms Exports and Israel
While international law can, at times, seem an ephemeral creature, vulnerable to manipulation, neglect and outright dismissal, its strictures can surprise. The evolving body of law stripping back the immunity of heads of state for […]
Politics
The Atlas Network and the threat of nuclear war
The Atlas Network’s primary junktank is not content with promoting the potential collapse of “civilisation” through climate change. It has long been pivotal in constructing the kind of society that is now making memes celebrating […]
Politics
A farce only a monster could love
Though our original site will still be up for another couple of years, it is a horrid thought knowing that it will eventually be gone, and with it, thousands of articles that are a record […]
Satire
This Is Not A Conspiracy Theory… It’s Not Clickbait, Either
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one’s mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.” (George Orwell, 1984). “I guess it’s worth pointing out the obvious – that the very governors and […]
AIM Extra
Today’s indexation fails to meet needs amid escalating crisis
Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) Media Release The Federal Government must urgently lift income support payments as cost of living pressures are expected to take centre stage in the next budget and 2025 federal […]
Politics
A year has ended. Another has begun.
In this pivotal moment in our history, the necessity for clear, evidence-based writing has reached unprecedented urgency. The year 2024 has heralded a significant transformation, marked by a disconcerting rise in politically motivated right-wing aggression […]