Sidoti’s tirade against the ICAC is sour grapes
Editorial
ICAC

Sidoti’s tirade against the ICAC is sour grapes

Criticism of the commission is too often based on self-interest and resentment rather than high principle.

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Drop box for babies:Anti-abortionists promote anonymous ‘newborn deposits’

Drop box for babies:Anti-abortionists promote anonymous ‘newborn deposits’

Resembling drop-off bins used by libraries for returning books,the boxes have been adopted by those on the religious right under “Baby Moses” laws.

  • byDana Goldstein
‘Important victory’:Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in first post-Roe ballot

‘Important victory’:Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in first post-Roe ballot

Joe Biden welcomed the result,saying:“Tonight,Kansans used their voices to protect women’s right to choose and access reproductive health services”.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
‘Really wounded me’:US Supreme Court Justice Alito mocks global critics of abortion ruling

‘Really wounded me’:US Supreme Court Justice Alito mocks global critics of abortion ruling

In his first public remarks since the decision,which has led to various conservative US states imposing abortion bans,Alito dismissed international criticism of the ruling.

  • byLawrence Hurley
As Ireland grows less benighted,America turns cruel for women
Opinion
Abortion

As Ireland grows less benighted,America turns cruel for women

Ireland has leaped into modernity,rejecting religious reactionaries’ insistence on controlling women’s bodies. America,meanwhile,has gone in the opposite direction.

  • byMaureen Dowd
Texas sues White House,says doctors don’t have to perform life-saving abortions

Texas sues White House,says doctors don’t have to perform life-saving abortions

The Republican state rejects guidance that doctors must provide abortions where a woman’s life or health is threatened,and says it is a ploy to turn hospitals into walk-in abortion clinics.

  • byNate Raymond
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Australia has a moral duty to help Pacific neighbours
Letters
Letters

Australia has a moral duty to help Pacific neighbours

The Albanese government is under pressure from the Pacific nations,the Greens,teals and many more to increase its carbon emissions reduction target

Want to learn more about Roe v Wade? Here’s the podcast for you

Want to learn more about Roe v Wade? Here’s the podcast for you

Slow Burn:Roe v Wade is a stark reminder of what has been lost.

  • byBarry Divola
Pregnant woman issued with ticket says fetus is passenger after Roe v Wade ruling

Pregnant woman issued with ticket says fetus is passenger after Roe v Wade ruling

A pregnant Texas woman who was driving in a carpool lane reserved for at least two occupants multiple is taking her fine to court.

  • byTimothy Bella
‘Violence begets violence’:The brewing rage stirring in women gathers force

‘Violence begets violence’:The brewing rage stirring in women gathers force

Women have a right to be angry. Recent events around the world are acts of profound violence against women,taking them back to a time of masculine ownership and female subjugation.

  • byVirginia Haussegger
Roe v Wade isn’t just about the US. Here are the effects around the world

Roe v Wade isn’t just about the US. Here are the effects around the world

The decision by America’s Supreme Court to strike down abortion rights has created global shockwaves.

  • bySherryn Groch