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Clive, Brian, Pauline and the great physics experiment of Australian politics

Bernard Keane June 19, 2018 16

Razer: the muddled logic of 'left-wing' survivalists

Helen Razer June 19, 2018 11

Optus drops the ball on World Cup coverage. But that's privatisation for you.

Guy Rundle June 19, 2018 8

The 10 truths the left can never admit

Bernard Keane June 19, 2018 34

What truths cannot be uttered on the left? Just as there are things that can never be admitted on the right, so too are there unmentionable things on the other side.

Why are Macedonia and Greece brawling over a name?

Charlie Lewis June 19, 2018 2

What is the agreement between Macedonia and Greece that has brought thousands of their citizens to the streets in protest? Crikey looks at the nationalist movements and historical ambiguities at the heart of the issue.

What would a review of Australia's defamation law look at?

Emily Watkins June 19, 2018 1

If Australia is to overhaul its defamation legislation, the first step would be to have the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to do a full-scale inquiry.

Media Files: SBS the real winner in World Cup debacle

Emily Watkins June 19, 2018 2

SBS has gladly stepped in to air World Cup matches while Optus scrambles to fix its streaming problems.

Why we need an Indigenous Voice in Parliament

Gary Oliver June 19, 2018 5

It is always dismaying when non-Indigenous people feel compelled to publicly voice their opinion on Indigenous issues without taking the very basic step of talking to Indigenous peoples, writes National Congress of Australia's First Peoples CEO Gary Oliver.

The Worm

Thousands mourn Eurydice Dixon

Chris Woods June 19, 2018

Good morning, early birds. Eurydice Dixon, and the 29 other women who have been killed this year, have been mourned in vigils across the country. Plus, NSW announces a $3.9 billion budget surplus. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

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Side View

Side View: the week in Trump

Bernard Keane June 13, 2018

Welcome to Side View — a curated guide to new and overlooked content on politics, policy, and public affairs. This week: the real meaning of denuclearisation, your brain’s refresh rate, and some love for the humble CD.