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13 March 2010
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 The Rudd Labor government, following in the Liberals’ footsteps, continues to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples. A lively demonstration of 1500 marched in Melbourne on 13 March to protest against the government and demand an end to homophobic marriage laws. |
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Louise O'Shea
12 March 2010
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Sherry Wolf, author of Sexuality and Socialism, is a leading figure in the LGBTI movement in the United States. Socialist Alternative’s Louise O’Shea spoke to her about the fight for LGBTI rights in the US.
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Antonis Davenellos
12 March 2010
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The Greek government's announcement of more austerity measures has provoked a militant response from workers.
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Madeline Simons
12 March 2010
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The Rudd Government’s proposal to take over the state-run health system will result in poorer services.
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Leigh Swan
12 March 2010
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On March 9, a rally called by the Queensland council of unions saw around 3,500 unionists protest in Brisbane against the state Labor government’s privatisation plan.
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Andrew Cheeseman
09 March 2010
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The nuclear industry continues to claim that nuclear energy is green, safe and necessary for providing for future energy needs. None of this is true.
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Anh Pham
09 March 2010
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A decision to close the Muslim prayer room at UNSW has provoked a series of determined protests.
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09 March 2010
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Protests will take place in Sydney and Canberra to coincide with Barack Obama’s visit later this month.
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Mark Donaldson
05 March 2010
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The US alliance is a cornerstone of foreign policy that allows the Australian ruling class to better project its power into the Asia-Pacific.
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John Passant
05 March 2010
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The minority Canberra Labor Government will freeze public service recruitment in response to an $85 million cut in GST revenue.
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Petrino DiLeo
05 March 2010
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Goldman Sachs and other major banks set the stage for the financial crisis in Greece - and then figured out how to make money off it.
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Sandra Bloodworth
02 March 2010
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Supporters of the Palestinians’ struggle for justice might well be amazed to see the Labor government criticising Israel.
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Allyson Hose
02 March 2010
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It was only when international media coverage of the issue reached saturation point that some sections of the ruling class began wringing their hands about racism towards Indian students.
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Sarah Garnham
02 March 2010
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Marry him: The case for Settling for Mr Good Enough by Lori Gottlieb attempts to take gender politics back to the 1950s.
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Dean Maloney
12 March 2010
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There is a straightforward logic to Australia's support for Israel: The Australian ruling class wants to maintain and extend its own influence in the world.
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12 March 2010
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Claims that the Greens had done a deal with the major parties to stymie discussion on the Marriage Equality Bill in the senate were false and unfair.
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Michael Kandelaars
09 March 2010
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The Black Panthers stood for socialism, and the revolutionary overthrow of US capitalism. Their militant approach offered much more to Black Americans than the failed promise of the Obama presidency.
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Sandra Bloodworth
09 March 2010
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The recent union support for the Ampilatwatja community is just one part of a proud history of union support for Aboriginal rights.
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09 March 2010
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The Queensland police are responsible for the death of another young Aboriginal man.
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Ben Hillier
05 March 2010
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The Australian economy avoided much of the economic calamity that befell the industrialised world. It is now growing at the fastest pace in almost two years. How did this happen, and will everything be smooth sailing from here on in?
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Vashti Kenway
05 March 2010
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Precious is one of the most devastating depictions of racism and poverty you can find in recent cinema.
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Josh Lees
05 March 2010
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“Workers of the world, unite!” This famous slogan sums up the spirit of internationalism. Today, it is a key principle which must be fought for as much as ever.
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Lewis Todman
02 March 2010
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Most people would consider it fair that people working 10-hour days in 40-degree heat, away from their families for four weeks at a time, be treated like human beings. But not the parasites in the CEO boardrooms and parliament.
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David Garland
02 March 2010
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The police exist to preserve the status quo.
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Diane Fieldes
02 March 2010
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A new book turns mainstream assumptions about asylum seekers on their head.
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