Politics as a Dream Caught by Reality: Cyclical History, Vico’s Philosophy, and the Populist Spiral
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
Humankind's eternal cycle of striving, failing, and re-imagining is reflected in the political dynamism our world repeats.
“The Walrus and the Carpenter”, is a timeless allegory for the dangers of populism.
Freedom of speech and the rule of law are both necessary for democracy to function and endure.
Guterres' statements around the breach of human rights in Gaza highlight the injustice of the indiscriminate attacks of civilians.
Fairness, be it in sport of society, underpins trust in authority and the rule of the game as well as the rule of law.
Questions must be asked of the ACT Government about the unanimous 16-0 acquittal of whistleblower Mark Mullins
The disparity in the treatment of Frydenburg and Payman when addressing questions of dual citizenship highlights the underlying racism.
An inclusive Australian society demands an end of the history wars.
Independent candidates, who a largely no funded by corporate interests, have greater ability to act in the interests of their constituents.
Electing a minority Labor government at the upcoming election would enable ongoing correction for damage from the Morrison government.
Peter Dutton represents a questionable option for a cohesive, just and united Australia.
The pattern of restrictive laws in Australia bears concerning similarities with the gradual decline of Germany toward the Nazi regime.
Legislative instruments expanded since 9/11 represent a vast creep of restrictions on liberty, privacy and due process
Abandonment of the principles of equality, justice and human dignity by a nation leads to disillusionment that engulfs the entire social fabric.
Every human life holds equal value, regardless of individual differences and is pivotal in ethical and legal frameworks.
The invasion of Gaza cannot be justified on military or moral grounds and is affront to international law.
Colonisation has left Australia devoid of Indigenous cultural traditions that benefit the economy and disadvantaged First Nations.
Authoritarianism and science skeptics are driving the Earth to a climate catastrophe.
An imbalance in media ownership enables the political right to influence the terms of elections, setting the terms through amplifying cultural tensions.
The Trojan Horse is a lesson in looking beyond a rival's seemingly generous gift to their underlying motives and past behaviours.