Confessions of a privileged minority
Adolfo Aranjuez dissects the complex ways in which privilege and disadvantage express themselves in our society.
Opinion – Page 17
Bringing Nauru and Manus refugees to Australia is a win-win, if the PM is bold enough
By closing the camps and resettling refugees from Nauru and Manus Island, Australia would demonstrate basic humanity and remove an irritation from its alliance with the United States.
Indonesia’s blasphemy laws oppress religious minorities
The blasphemy trial for Jakarta’s Christian governor reflects the pervasive anti-minority sentiment in Indonesia.
Indigenous constitutional recognition and the search for common ground
Shireen Morris discusses mechanisms that can be used to create fairer Indigenous-state relationships.
To stop boat deaths, abolish carrier sanctions and let asylum seekers travel by plane
If asylum seekers can’t board a plane to Australia without a visa, they are forced to take dangerous sea journeys to find safety.
A home among the peach trees
Amy Feldtmann writes on why welcoming refugees is strategically smart for Australians living in rural and regional areas.
The Australia-US refugee deal is not a fair solution
Australia’s one-off refugee resettlement agreement with the US does not signal a softening of immigration policy.
Straight talk about toxic homonormativity
Columnist Adolfo Aranjuez explains how cultural appropriation and rampant discrimination within gay communities have emerged from the phenomenon of homonormativity.
Notes from a post-election America
A progressive movement is rising in response to the outcome of the US Presidential election, and Australians can help.
Birth certificates: reforms for the basics of life
The Victorian Parliament is currently considering changes to birth certificate laws. Sally Goldner from Transgender Victoria explains the importance of these changes.
A unique community put under pressure by development
A Malaysian fishing village with historic Portuguese ties is put at risk by the construction of luxury apartments, hotels and resorts.
Populism, Trump and the perils of ‘Dutertopia’
What’s worse: a president who can’t relate to the majority, or a president who can but chooses to disregard judicial processes to do their job?