Politics & Society
Opinion
The words we hear in this US presidential debate have power
Language is the first step in making extreme ideas seem normal. And Donald Trump’s use of illiberal rhetoric should be a warning sign for democracy
In Pursuit of Knowledge
Episode 1: The threat to our global public institutions
In this Episode of In Pursuit of Knowledge we ask what role do global public institutions such as the United Nations and the International Court of Justice play in a crisis-riddled world?
Disinformation thrives on division in our cities
Disinformation now spreads at a speed and scale that society has never faced before, but cities are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing challenge
Migrant and refugee women in Australia don’t feel safe at work
New research finds migrant and refugee women in Australia are facing high levels of workplace sexual harassment and racial discrimination with little protection
Our kids are missing out on critical thinking
If we are to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, our understanding of and ability to teach critical thinking demands urgent attention
The game is up for corporate fraudsters
A landmark decision of the High Court explains how corporations can now be held directly responsible for their predatory business models
Australia must protect future Olympians from abuse
With athletes at the ‘Youthful’ Olympics as young as 11 years old, more needs to be done to protect young people in sport from any kind of abuse
Analysis
Cities must act quickly to challenge disinformation-fuelled violence
Riots and violent unrest in the UK following the murder of children in Southport demonstrates the need for city governments to act quickly against disinformation
We checked if Melbourne really is a dog-friendly city
The city looks, smells and sounds very different to our most popular animal friends, so we mapped Melbourne to see if it is a City for Dogs