American sociologist and journalism professor Musa al-Gharbi argues that many people’s “wokeness” tends to be symbolic and aesthetic rather than material.
The decision to remove the giant yellow mural,installed during Donald Trump’s first term,shows how the president is leaving his mark on Washington DC.
Before a highly charged and divided joint sitting of the House of Representatives and Senate,Trump delivered a long,rally-like speech that was heavy on political venom.
After watching the first episode,I feel that news and current affairs have gone to the Doges.
Terrorist attacks and job cuts have left Germans feeling bitter,and Alice Weidel is set to benefit in an election some say could seal the fate of Europe.
At a time when the most vulnerable are increasingly targeted,a little empathy and understanding has never been more important.
From local councils to sporting ovals and the steps of parliament,the Welcome to Country ceremony performed by Indigenous elders has been targeted in a debate about cost and custom.
Even our lamb ads portray a fraying of national cohesion. From antisemitic terror to political polarisation,we’re not as relaxed as we like to imagine.
Aside from the odd snarl,the PM isn’t taking the Coalition’s bait. But just because he refuses to take the bait doesn’t mean his Labor colleagues won’t.
The political year has begun with a hard-edged energy fuelled by personal attacks,scare campaigns and culture war debates.