The Mourners’ Dance
In the most recent round of protests in Iran that started on December 28, 2025, and was met with unprecedented brutality by the Islamic Republic, videos have emerged of mourners dancing at the funerals of slain protesters.
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social erosion
A poem by widely published poet and a competition winner, Margaret Owen Ruckert.
Women, Men & the Whole Damn Thing: a review
Based on his original article, David Leser investigates the origins, perpetuation and consequences of male violence in his insightful and powerful new book.
On Violence: a review
On Violence creates a conversation about violence as a national emergency and what needs to be done to prevent it.
Surviving: a review of Shout
Laurie Halse Anderson’s autobiographical collection of poetry is a story of survival more than it is a story about rape.
Talking Away the Taboo
Sohaila Abdulali’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape challenges the conversations surrounding rape culture and acts as a rallying call to all.
Rape culture IS that bad: A Review of “Not That Bad”
“Not That Bad” is a varied and harrowing insight into rape culture, and all the realities associated with it.
Indelible
This latest poem by Tessa Flemming delves into the unforgettable nature of trauma and is inspired by Dr Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony against Brett Kavanaugh.
The Children’s Book: Syrian children try expression through art
The drawings of children in Home reveal a depth of experience and imagination, arising from the midst of violence and conflict.
The last stand
Farah Beaini’s poem is dedicated to honour those who fell victims to senseless violent terrorist attacks, both in Melbourne and internationally.