Protest Movements

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Politics & Society

Bendigo Street and occupation as protest

The Bendigo Street occupation shows that housing activists and local governments can better work together to pursue housing justice

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Politics & Society

When sports chatter becomes social commentary

From sandpapered cricket balls and football punches, to domestic violence, 2018 reminded us how sport can be a prism to confront uncomfortable social issues

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Podcast

Why nerd politics is here to stay

From the Occupy Movement to internet freedom legislation in Brazil, ‘technopolitical nerds’ are making their mark worldwide

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Politics & Society

The protests that began Mardi Gras

In Sydney, on the night of 24 June, 1978, police cracked down on a march celebrating gay and lesbian solidarity. It was just the start of what would become the world famous Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

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