The idolization of free speech in the United States
The First Amendment to the US Constitution protects Americans’ freedom of speech, so much so that even the most hateful speech has the right to be quoted.
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Trump’s hint that he may not concede election is America’s tipping point
The cult of the personality surrounding Donald Trump is powerful and will be difficult to dislodge, whatever the outcome of the election in November.
Why Australia should be wary of the Proud Boys and their violent, alt‑right views
Gavin McInnes will be the latest in a string of provocative, right-wing speakers to visit Australia. Each tour pushes the public debate further to the right, with more scope for conflict.
Antisemitism: how the origins of history’s oldest hatred still hold sway today
Antisemitic incidents are on the rise across the globe. To understand this modern hatred we need to look into the past and understand its origins.
Female lifestyle influencers are changing the face of the far right – podcast
Eviane Leidig talks about her research into women of the far right who have become online influencers. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Academic urges universities to get out from under the ‘shadow of Beijing’.
Professor of Public Ethics, Clive Hamilton, has accused “many” vice-chancellors of of losing sight of academic freedom, under the pressure of revenue and influence from China.
Israel’s changing attitudes to antisemitism revealed after Pittsburgh shooting
Israeli prime minister Benyamin Netanyahu is surprisingly muted when faced with some attacks on Jews. Here’s why…
The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop it
Research shows that many members of dominant groups perceive minorities and immigrant groups as a threat, which builds up to fear and hate. We can all do something to change that.
Blaming ‘extremists’ for March For Australia rallies lets ‘mainstream’ Australia off the hook
March For Australia did not occur in a vacuum. There’s a long history of racism and nationalism we’re at risk of obscuring.
The acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse raises questions about white privilege
The lionization of Rittenhouse by the right proves that even skin colour is not enough to protect white people who support anti-racism movements.
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