Imperialism & war

The mainstream media pushes the idea that elections are only about deciding which major party forms government. Tony Smith argues that the government-opposition duopoly is wearing thin and preferential voting helps.

Israeli savagery and disdain for international law display the depths of inhumanity. When challenged to show courage by supporting life for Palestinians, Labor remains silent. Stuart Rees ²¹²Ô»åÌýShamikh Badra argue that it must recognise Palestine.

tree with shrouded bodies hanging from branches

Channelling her own outrage at Israel’s depravity in Gaza, poet and playwright Jepke Goudsmit adapted Billie Holiday’s famous protest song for our time.

Map showing expanded corridors in Gaza

Since cancelling the ceasefire with Hamas in March, Israel has intensified its genocidal war on Gaza, reports Barry Sheppard.

Two University of Sydney academics accused of antisemitism have successfully had the first phase of their case terminated by the Australian Human Rights Commission. Kerry Smith reports.

Labor made a lot of promises to support Palestine, but it has failed on many fronts, not least in its unwavering support for Israel’s war. Khaled Ghannam argues that those who care about justice must vote for Palestine.

warship with flags of Aus USA NZ and China in the crosshairs

After 500 years of almost incessant violence across the globe, Western countries are now rushing to increase military spending — Aotearoa New Zealand being the latest, writes Eugene Doyle.

About 60 people came out to learn more about the plight of Palestine at the screening of Palestinians Don’t Need Sidewalks. Kerry Smith reports.

In the lead-up to the federal election, calls to scrap or, at the very least, closely scrutinise the AUKUS military pact are growing, reports Pip Hinman.

Palm Sunday protests across the country opposed Israel’s ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and highlighted how war creates refugees. Pip Hinman and Isaac Nellist °ù±ð±è´Ç°ù³Ù.Ìý

To understand what antisemitism is and what it is not, Shamikh Badra argues that you have to understand the colonialist roots of the war on Palestine and analyse the nature of the Zionist settler-colonial project.

Gimuy/Cairns volunteers for Dr Jonathan Strauss, lead Socialist Alliance Senate candidate, criticised the illegal destruction of their roadside election corflutes. Alex Bainbridge reports.