The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to wipe out abortion rights sparked solidarity protests around the world, including in Australia, where abortion also has no federal protection.
Australian Politics
Truth and treaty: Foundations for First Nations justice
When it comes to the rights of First Nations, Australia is woefully behind the rest of the world.
An election season appeal to workers: Vote socialist, boot out Morrison and build our unions for a fightback
Workers flexing our combined muscle is how we’ll win decent wages, job security and so much more.
Stop the Lib/Lab attack on minor parties — defend and extend democratic rights
When it comes to elections, Australians are increasingly disengaged and don’t like what they see.
Behind the Australian budget’s pink glitter – Why we need a movement to end violence against women
The $3.4 billion announced for “women’s economic security, safety and health” has placated some feminists. But those studying the detail aren’t impressed.
Meg says “Back to the kitchen” – fast food, feminism and the Goods and Services Tax
Australian Democrats leader Meg Lees clearly hasn’t a clue about the day-to-day pressures juggled by working women. The Democrats’ Goods and Services Tax deal ignores the fact that women are still responsible for the overwhelming majority of domestic work.
No preference to the Australian Democrats: GST deal highlights anti-worker “third force”
The Australian Democrats’ grab for a share of political power is a sellout of the majority of those who voted against the GST in the Senate.
Kosovar Refugees: Howard Government’s Hypocritical “Hospitality”
Displaced Kosovars were expected to be grateful, passive beneficiaries of “Aussie generosity.” But having known society in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo and a typical European city, they would not tolerate being herded into military shacks.
6 November Republic Referendum: Vote NO to Capitalist Power Grab
The Australian electorate is not being asked to establish an “independent republic.” It is meant to rubber stamp a fundamentally anti-democratic shift in political power in favour of the Prime Minister — a proposal which must be defeated.
Rights for Queer Couples: A necessary fight, but there’s still a world to win!
Laws that offer equal rights and provide benefits and protections to same-sex couples mark major changes in social attitudes. But they leave queers who reject traditional models of domestic coupledom out in the cold.
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Kansas: a beacon for abortion rights
Even in a post-Dobbs world, crucial liberties like reproductive freedom can be defended through vigilance and militant organizing!
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Topical and Timely
Cuba: A Socialist Dream Deferred
Traces the ups and downs of the Cuban Revolution and the critical issue of rising capitalist influence. Analyzes the main actors in Cuban society today and discusses the path forward.