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With Trump in the White House, US influence in Latin America is on the decline

Indignation and resistance to United States President Donald Trump’s bullying, deportations and economic reprisals are spreading across Latin America, writes Steve Ellner.

Peru: Indigenous communities resist extractivism, gov’t attacks

Indigenous communities across Peru are facing the devastating impacts of ongoing extractivism, while a series of new government laws threaten their right to self-determination, justice and land, reports Ben Radford.

Better workplace conditions help us all

While there is a justifiable focus on wages flat-lining given the rising cost of living and rents, unions must also take action over poor working conditions as it benefits us all, argues Mary Merkenich.

Protesters call for a vote for Palestine, stop arming Israel

Protesters took to the streets in many cities in pre-election protests for Palestine, demanding Australia cut political and military ties with Israel. Pip Hinman and Isaac Nellist report.

Growth in crossbench MPs creates potential for democratic electoral reform

Australia’s undemocratic voting system works to funnel small parties’ preferences to the Coalition and Labor. Zane Alcorn argues that a proportional voting system in the House of Representatives would be more democratic.

Vale Gaetano Greco — a life of action and principle

Lionel Bopage writes that Gaetano Greco was a man who worked to change the world, not just interpret it.

Dirty salmon and the corporate takeover of Tasmania’s waters

Environmentalists say the toxic practices of industrial-scale fish farms damage Tasmania’s reputation as “clean and green”. Philippa Skinner reports.

Australia’s international challenges: Lessons from the past

While this federal election is heavily focused on cost-of-living pressures, Mark Gillespie argues that candidates cannot ignore the fact that Australia also faces urgent international relations’ challenges.

Palestine shows up Australia’s disgraceful ‘representative democracy’

Peter Henning argues that while the it is wrong for “representative democracy” to be replaced by snake-oil pork-barrelling, the deliberate censorship of Australia’s contribution to genocide is the most disgraceful aspect of this federal election campaign.