Democracy

Russell Vought and the junktanks that turned the 2021 insurrection into a coup

In assessing which Trump appointment is more dangerous, Russell Vought freshly confirmed to helm the Office of Management and Budget…

1 week ago

Democracy Fragile in QLD Local Governments

By Callen Sorensen Karklis In 2024 during the QLD Local Government elections - much like in the NSW local elections…

3 weeks ago

Democracy: Swings and Merry-go-rounds

Jimmy Carter’s Law Day Speech 4 May 1974: ‘I’m not a qualified to talk to you about law, because in…

1 month ago

A firestorm of misinformation

Meta's decision to stop factchecking its platforms was announced in the same week as LA continues to be devastated by…

1 month ago

The Party That Killed Democracy (Part 1)

The demise of Western Democracy has been predicted in various ways over the years. It all started I think with…

2 months ago

Dawn of the Don

By James Moore A few weeks after the recent election, we were having dinner with a small group of friends.…

2 months ago

Democracy: Party or Independents?

The rise of independent members of parliament and the interest in having more raises intriguing questions. I like the idea…

2 months ago

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,…

2 months ago