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.
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.
Climate and Capitalism editor Ian Angus presents five new books for ecosocialists.
Activists say NSW Labor must not demolish homes, many of which are still liveable, when there is a housing scarcity. Nick Fredman reports.
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.
Since cancelling the ceasefire with Hamas in March, Israel has intensified its genocidal war on Gaza, reports Barry Sheppard.
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.
The Community and Public Sector Union is warning that Peter Dutton’s revised plan to cut public services would have a devastating impact across the public sector. Jim McIlroy reports.
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.
In Indonesian-occupied West Papua, soldiers are forcing through the destruction of vast areas of rainforest to be replaced by the monoculture plantations of the government’s “food estate” program, reports Chris Lang.
The controversial Treaty Principles bill has been defeated after the people of Aotearoa New Zealand spoke out against it in record numbers, reports Zara Lomas.
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