Joe Horn and his victims, burglars Hernando Riascos Torres and Diego Ortiz.
Joe Horn and his victims, burglars Hernando Riascos Torres and Diego Ortiz.This piece was published today by New Matilda.
Last Saturday marked the first anniversary of the Northern Territory Intervention, but it is far from something we should be celebrating. It has been a long year for those living with this paternalistic, top down policy; one that will no doubt make future generations ashamed. Read more »
After posting about racism, sexism, assault, and the differences in response between BB UK and BB Australia, I missed Big Brother on Friday night.
And oh boy, did I miss something. Terri, avowed Pauline Hanson supporter, “joking” about Nobbi’s “slanted”, “slitty” eyes, including loud wondering about how on earth Nobbi can see out of them. Then Terri and Terrence have a protracted, wounded freakout about how oversensitive and politically correct society is these days. Read more »
Still classy after all these years.
Senator John Cornyn’s introductory video at the state Republican Party convention:
I’ve been following the case brought by the Ontario-based Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) against Mark Steyn in the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. And as per Pete M’s request, I’m writing a post on it (in the middle of the night because I’m an insomniac). Read more »
Courier Mail readers love this shitThis week Alexandra was summarily removed from the Big Brother UK house after making indirect threats towards fellow housemates and their friends and families. I think this incident highlights a possible difference between Big Brother Australia and Big Brother UK. It is my impression that the Australian BB management seems to be more tolerant of racism, threats, assault, and offensive behaviour in general. Read more »
Commitment to social justice: Dorothy HoddinottSo. On this Queen's Birthday holiday, Australians who receive honours are:
* A school principal who used her own money to enable an 18 year old asylum seeker finish her education.
And
The man who dedicated his entire working life to making the lives of gay Australians and asylum seekers as miserable as he could manage.
Read more »I’ve been following the case brought by the Ontario-based Canadian Islamic Congress (CIC) against Mark Steyn in the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal. And as per Pete M’s request, I’m writing a post on it (in the middle of the night because I’m an insomniac). Read more »
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