I caution my son—he is a cacao flowerpirouetting on our front lawn,his pigment humming the hue of the Other. It happened twice—the sight of him rousing barbs and flintsof passers-by’s discomfort:Hey! You!What are you doing there?as he stood in the skinof his own doorstep— mere existence an omen of peril. But the world laughs in mocking tones,Dial down […]
Denial has got us a long way as a species, but with climate change, we are up against an actual wall. Many will respond with even more denial.
Written for the marine algal crisis currently unfolding in the coastal waters of Kaurna and Ngarrindjeri Countries.
A poem by awarded poet Sandra Renew
A poem by Kita Martin-Cu, a passionate advocate who has lived experience of out-of-home care.
Angela Costi’s poem considers how central public libraries continue to be targeted in invasions.
A poem by Iranian poet Bänoo Zan.
As the space for diverse viewpoints shrinks, literary spaces degenerate into war zones.
A poem on the university protest camps by student Olivia Camillin.
Through a new editorial partnership, Right Now and Groundswell are platforming stories that explore the intersection of climate change and human rights, pertaining to First Nations justice.
Six photos that captured the passion and anger of the 2021 School Strike 4 Climate in Melbourne “What we want is more learning in schools and less activism in schools.” – Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia
