The mainstream media pushes the idea that elections are only about deciding which major party forms government. Tony Smith argues that the government-opposition duopoly is wearing thin and preferential voting helps.
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Israeli savagery and disdain for international law display the depths of inhumanity. When challenged to show courage by supporting life for Palestinians, Labor remains silent. Stuart Rees and Shamikh Badra argue that it must recognise Palestine.
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Labor can’t lead the fight for housing, because its policies have helped create the problem. Sam Wainwright argues that winning requires a vision for systemic change, including defending and extending public housing and strengthening protections for tenants.
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Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents five new books for ecosocialists.
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Activists say NSW Labor must not demolish homes, many of which are still liveable, when there is a housing scarcity. Nick Fredman reports.
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Channelling her own outrage at Israel’s depravity in Gaza, poet and playwright Jepke Goudsmit adapted Billie Holiday’s famous protest song for our time.
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Two University of Sydney academics accused of antisemitism have successfully had the first phase of their case terminated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Kerry Smith reports.
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The Community and Public Sector Union is warning that Peter Dutton’s revised plan to cut public services would be devastating. Jim McIlroy reports.
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Labor made a lot of promises to support Palestine, but it has failed on many fronts, not least in its unwavering support for Israel’s war. Khaled Ghannam argues that those who care about justice must vote for Palestine.
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Trade unions have led the fight for peace since the fight against conscription in World War I. Steve O’Brien argues that we need to resist attacks on the trade union movement, because it will stymie the peace movement.
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About 60 people came out to learn more about the plight of Palestine at the screening of Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks. Kerry Smith reports.
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Not-for-profit frontline mental health services are being forced to beg for small change as they manage the fall-out from the mental health funding model. Suzanne James reports.