The Australian Independent Media Network

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The five trillion dollar pie in the sky

6 April 2025 Michael Taylor 10

The stated goal of Trump’s tariffs is to encourage reshoring of manufacturing and boost domestic production by making imports more expensive. In theory, this could incentivise companies to invest in U.S.-based operations to avoid tariffs. […]

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A Lost Son of Texas

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 8

By James Moore “Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.” – President Ronald Reagan You have probably never heard his story, and if the present […]

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Peter Dutton: Shadowed by Controversies

6 April 2025 Michael Taylor 19

With the federal election just a month away, Peter Dutton’s push to become prime minister is shadowed by a number of controversies. One is his handling of immigration and past comments that keep resurfacing. Back […]

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Why Political Disillusionment Grips Australia Today

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 4

By Denis Hay Description Political disillusionment grips Australia. Explore the scandals and eroding civil rights that led to a nation run by second-rate leaders and what we can do next. 1. The Moment Politics Became […]

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Addressing Hate Speech and Incitement: Holding Meta Accountable in Africa

6 April 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 3

It was yet another unwelcome development for Mark Zuckerberg’s technology titan Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The High Court of Kenya has found that the US-based entity can be sued over its alleged role in […]

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If You Think You’ve Had A Bad Week, Consider The Poor Billionaires!

6 April 2025 Rossleigh 7

Thanks to Donald Trump’s tariffs, the share market took a tumble… And some of you probably suffered a hit to your superannuation accounts, but it’s good to keep these things in perspective. Gina Rinehart, for […]

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Booker whiffs on most important right or wrong moment of his life

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 5

By Walt Zlotow On Monday, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker filibustered the Trump assault on American democracy for 25 hours. He’s being lauded by Democrats, progressives and those terrified by the deranged Trump agenda. One […]

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Aussie households to be world leaders on home batteries under ALP’s policy pledge

6 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 0

The Climate Council Media Release Australia could add another gold trophy to its renewable energy cabinet, and become a world leader in home batteries and rooftop solar, if the Federal Government’s $2.3 billion election pledge to […]

America pays the price

5 April 2025 Michael Taylor 7

Will Trump’s tariffs have a flow-on effect to American consumers? There are two arguments: One from Trump himself with wild, exciting claims of “a golden age… it’ll be like a tax cut for everyone… it’s […]

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“We’re Aware. We’re Worried.” The Children Are Watching – And the LNP Can’t Handle The Truth

5 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 9

The LNP’s Fury Over a Children’s Ad Reveals Their Moral Bankruptcy – And Why We Must Fight for Our Kids’ Future By Sue Barrett On 4 April 2025, Aaron Smith (@Aaronsmith333) shared a powerful advert […]

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Durbin, Duckworth split again on Israel’s Gaza genocide

5 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 7

As the media fixates on Trump’s tariffs, a deafening silence surrounds the ongoing genocide in Gaza, where countless lives continue to be claimed. Beyond the headlines, other critical stories in the U.S. remain overshadowed, including […]

Who to vote for? How to decide?

4 April 2025 John Lord 8

As eligible voters make their way to the polling booths on May 3, 2025, a pivotal question looms large in their minds. A kaleidoscope of choices stretches before them, each representing a different vision for […]

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Why Truth Discernment Helps Some Spot Lies, Not Others

4 April 2025 AIMN Editorial 6

By Denis Hay Description Truth discernment. Uncover why some spot lies and others fall for them. Learn how to strengthen your internal truth filter and protect against misinformation. The Truth Detector: Why Some Spot Lies […]

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Trump’s displeasure

4 April 2025 Michael Taylor 9

Australia’s Policies Under Fire: Trump’s Displeasure with the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Biosecurity Laws, and Media Bargaining Code. In recent months, President Trump has turned his attention to Australia, voicing discontent with three cornerstone policies: the […]

Closed for Business: The Oddities of Trump’s Tariffs

4 April 2025 Dr Binoy Kampmark 8

Liberation Day, as April 2 was described by US President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion. It also had a dreamy, aspirational hope: that factories would spring up from rust belt […]