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Children of the Cane
By James Moore Along Ranch Road 170, just west of the tiny border town of Redford, Texas, a bladed gravel road veers off the chip sealed caliche pavement and bends toward the north bank of […]
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Does the Deep State really exist, and if so, is it being dismantled?
What is the Deep State? Does it really exist? These questions are hard to answer. I had heard the term ‘Deep State’ over many years, and I connected it with all sorts of conspiracies – […]
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The West Is Red
The West is red, the tweets are loud, the slogans reach the sky, The faithful cheer, their banners wave, the facts just roll on by. The greatest man to ever live – so modest, kind, […]
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Why reporting “Peter Dutton says…” is poor journalism and can promote propaganda
In an era where information is disseminated at lightning speed, the role of journalism as a gatekeeper of truth and accountability has never been more critical. However, the practice of uncritically reporting statements made by […]
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It’s war: Uncle Sam needs you
Since World War II Australia and the United States have fought together in several major conflicts, reflecting our strong military alliance, formalised by the ANZUS Treaty in 1951. The following are the major conflicts where […]
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The Measure of a Man
What makes a man in times like these, Where hearts grow cold and love must cease? Where power’s praised, and kindness mocked, And silence chains the souls that talk? They tell the boys, “Be fierce, […]
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The Quiet Erosion: Is Australia’s Democracy Slipping Away?
Introduction In the summer of 2023, as Australians voted down the Voice to Parliament referendum, a quieter story unfolded online: conspiracy theories about “rigged” ballots flooded social media, fueled by foreign bots and amplified by […]
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What if Plato had a smart phone?
Plato begins a conversation with his older brother, Glaucon with these words: “And now, Glaucon, let us examine our nature regarding our education and the lack of it and let us do so by imagining […]
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What Are Barriers to Education for Indigenous Australians?
By Denis Hay Description Discover the key barriers to education for Indigenous Australians and how systemic reforms can ensure equal access to quality education. Introduction Education is a fundamental right, yet many Indigenous Australians continue […]
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More Guns, Less Butter: Starmer’s Defence Spending Splash
The urge to throw more money at defence budgets across a number of countries has become infectious. It was bound to happen with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, given his previous insistence that […]
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If You Want To Restore A Great American Dream, You Can’t Be Woke!
Listening to Donald Trump, I came to understand what’s wrong with being woke. If you’re woke, then someone’s stopped you from sleeping and once that happens then you stop dreaming and Mr Trump wants to […]
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Has America Abandoned Us?
“Current experience would suggest that the American people need to take more care when electing its leaders.” In the intricate recipe that defines democracy, a rich blend of diverse ingredients comes together. At its core, […]
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Digital duty of care needed to mandate safeguards against online sexual abuse of children on Australian screens
IJM Australia Media Release eSafety’s transparency report published yesterday reveals the gaps in Telegram and Reddit’s detection and deterrence of child sexual exploitation and abuse on their services. Failures to detect new child sexual exploitation […]
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Macron’s Offer: France and the Delusions of Nuclear Deterrence
The singular antics of US President Donald Trump, notably towards supposed allies, has stirred the pot regarding national security in various capitals. From Canberra to Brussels, there is concern that such assumed, if unverifiable notions […]
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No Crumbs, No Compromise: Women Refuse to Turn Back the Clock
A Call to Defiance on International Women’s Day By Sue Barrett March 8, 2025 – International Women’s Day – isn’t a pat on the head. It’s a fist in the air. A rejection of the […]