The language of sexism
By Brandon Astor Jones
"ladylike adj. 1. Character of a lady: well-bred. 2.Appropriate for becoming a lady. 3. Unduly sensitive to the matters of propriety or decorum. 4. Lacking virility or strength." — American
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Rally in solidarity with Pivot workers
By Andrew Hall
WOLLONGONG — A picket at the Pivot fertiliser plant in Port Kembla, demanding the reinstatement of sacked workers, has entered its sixth week. A solidarity rally and march are to held on
Rio Tinto campaign
SYDNEY ... A national campaign to force mining giant Rio Tinto to respect human, environmental and workers' rights was given a boost when representatives from AidWatch, Amnesty International, Community Aid Abroad, Friends of
Power price cuts for business only
By Bill Mason
BRISBANE — In a bid to limit outrage from business at losses from the power cuts which hit Queensland from February 23, the Borbidge Coalition government is to bring forward a 5% cut in
More speakers for Asia Pacific conference
International speakers for Asia Pacific conference
By Jo Brown
More than 30 international guest speakers are now confirmed for the Asia Pacific Solidarity Conference in Sydney, April 10-13. New
By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — In Russia, anyone who blows the whistle on the mishandling of radioactive waste can expect at least passing attention from the security forces. If the waste comes from naval reactors, and the whistle-blower is a serving
US claims right to attack Iraq
By Norm Dixon
The 15-member UN Security Council on March 2 unanimously passed a resolution threatening Iraq with the "severest consequences" should it renege on the deal signed with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
Global enterprises dominate commercial agriculture
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, global mergers and acquisitions accounted for a record US$275 billion or 79% of all global foreign direct investment in 1996.
By Sean Healy
After a back-flip by Senator Brian Harradine, the Coalition's proposed common youth allowance is now likely to be passed by federal parliament, despite opposition from student and welfare organisations. The common youth allowance will
SYDNEY — Long Wait, Short Sight: Migrants Denied Security to Settle is the title of a resource and action kit launched at a forum of community welfare organisations on February 23. Since March 4, 1997, newly arrived migrants have been subject to a
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