Fascists Among Us: a review
By Samaya BoromJeff Sparrow, in his book, Fascists Among Us: Online Hate and the Christchurch Massacre, charts the growing rise of a fascism particular to the 21st century.
Anti-terrorism
Is Australia a safe haven for war criminals and torturers?
By Rawan ArrafThis month marked 22 years since the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court but Australia is still not living up to the promise of international justice.
The last stand
By Farah BeainiFarah Beaini’s poem is dedicated to honour those who fell victims to senseless violent terrorist attacks, both in Melbourne and internationally.
The Raptures of the Weapon
By Les WicksPoet Les Wicks questions blind certainties that can lead to violence and hate.
Where identity and theatre collide
Simon Farley in conversation with Jean TongRight Now speaks to Jean Tong: writer, director, dramaturg and all-round theatrical powerhouse in the lead up to her show’s debut at MTC this May.
What do you know about Australia’s secrecy laws?
By Lexi LachalOn the last day of sitting in 2017 the government introduced sweeping changes to Australia’s secrecy laws that have huge implications for our democracy.
Rewind
By John BartlettWriter John Bartlett asks if different decisions could lead to a more hopeful world.
The Mind of the Islamic State
By Athena RogersAn accessible and vital account of how the extreme ideology of Salafi jihadism branched off from the peace and acceptance teachings of Islam.
Getting out of Guantanamo
Katharine Brown in conversation with Aliya HussainKatherine Brown speaks to Aliya Hussain from the Guantanamo Global Justice Initiative at the NY Center for Constitutional Rights.
One nation of fear
By Omar SakrWe must stop allowing fear to be the bedrock of modern governance.
The collapse of counter-terrorism
By Samaya BoromDavid Kilcullen’s Blood Year provides an insider’s perspective on the critical failings of the War or Terror, writers Samaya Borom.