Fighting Freedoms
Increasing governmental secrecy and expanding executive powers are a threat to our democracy that must be resisted, writes Right Now columnist Senthorun Raj.
Anti-terrorism – Page 2
Domestic terrorism in Australia
Right Now interviews Andrew Zammit, researcher at Monash University’s Global Terrorism Research Centre, about domestic terrorism in Australia.
Book holds a mirror to anti-terrorism laws
ASIO’s new question and detention warrants are just one in a myriad of bills, acts and amendments that are summarised and scrutinised in a new book, writes Athena Rogers.
The Reality of Islamophobia
When an act of terrorism strikes, everyday Muslims in Australia suffer alongside every other Australian, writes Zoya Patel.
Feeling Terror
Why do we turn some incidents of political violence into public spectacles of terrorism while obscuring others?
On Free Speech and Charlie Hebdo
The murders of Charlie Hebdo journalists was a horrific tragedy. But that does not mean the “right to offend” is a cause we should champion, writes Somayra Ismailjee.
Foreign Fighters Bill: expanded counter-terrorism laws encroach on human rights
Confused as to what Australia’s new security laws mean for civil rights? Rhys Ryan explains why we should be concerned.
How to Create an Extremist with an Australian Accent
What motivates your average Australian to engage with an extreme cause?
Extreme Multiculturalism: The Root of Evil?
Is “extreme multiculturalism” leading to cultural relativism and terrorism? Sayomi Ariyawansa critiques Kevin Donnelley’s theory.
Friday chat: Mike Smith
Right Now Editor Hector Sharp interviews Mike Smith, former UN Human Rights Commissioner and current Executive Director of UNCTED about life, terrorism and human rights education.
Does government spying violate human rights law?
Asher Hirsch on surveillance and human rights.
A call to disarm
Gun violence is seemingly far removed from Australia, but by investing in the weapons industry and indulging in recreational drugs, we fuel ongoing drug wars in Mexico. Disarm, by Pedro Reyes, creatively calls arms companies to account, writes Erin Handley.