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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Politics & Society
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