The Guardian • Issue #1952 • March 8, 2021
Domestic violence and its systemic perpetration
At least one child is killed by a parent every month; one woman is murdered every week by a partner or former partner; another hospitalised every three hours.
Read moreGender inequality in the workplace
Despite the achievements in the long struggle for gender equality in Australia, significant structural and cultural injustices remain, including widespread gendered violence.
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Issue #1952
IWD Greetings from CPA President
On this important date in which the world marks International Women’s Day, we reflect on the contributions made by women in the transformation of society.
Read moreRoll over, roll over for $43.57 a day!
When I imagine cabinet ministers meeting with stakeholders to discuss JobSeeker, I see a bunch of terrifying posh people pushing reports and numbers aside for the night to drink, laugh and celebrate their insidious genius.
Read moreNo space for transphobia on IWD
On the 8th of March, cities across the world will hold rallies in support of International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD is a celebration of women and a day of solidarity and action around women’s issues.
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Issue #1952
“Fighting for the future – class and climate”
On Thursday the 25th of February 2021, Politics in the Pub (Perth) discussed Climate Change and the environment – the pressing issue of our times, and how we deal with it will determine humankind’s future.
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Issue #1952
Stop the Omnibus! – Act now!
The Coalition government is not wasting any time in pushing ahead with its anti-union, anti-worker industrial relations Omnibus bill.
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Issue #1952
Joan Williams – author, peace activist and fighter for women’s rights
When awarded the Order of Australia medal in 1996, Joan Williams accepted it on behalf of “her unrecognised sisters who serve the community.”
Read moreKatharine Susannah Prichard
The historical period in which Katharine Susannah Prichard grew up proved tumultuous politically.
Read morePauline Mitchell – 60 years a working class and peace activist
first met comrade Pauline Mitchell in late 1980s or early 1990s at Palm Sunday rallies and the Socialist Party of Australia, later the Communist Party of Australia, meetings.
Read moreWe need a working class climate plan, not capitalist greenwashing
Based on his government’s shiny new climate plan, it doesn’t seem like Justin Trudeau gets irony.
Read more16 million risk starvation in Yemen, says UN as Saudi war rages
More than 16 million people in Yemen will go hungry this year, a United Nations agency warned today ahead of a conference to drum up humanitarian aid.
Read moreHuman rights start from poverty alleviation
Absolute poverty in Chinese society has been eliminated.
Read moreRussia denounces Biden for only giving them “a few minutes of warning” before the US attack on Syria
The attack ordered by US President Joe Biden against Syria received condemnation from Damascus and Moscow ...
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