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Tory Shepherd writes a weekly column on social issues for The Advertiser. She was formerly the paper’s state editor, and has covered federal politics, defence, space, and everything else important to SA.

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Afghan crisis brings out the best in us – but predictably, also the worst

Afghan crisis brings out the best in us – but predictably, also the worst

Pictures like those from Kabul bring hellscapes into our homes. Most reacted with sympathy, but the usual bad eggs stepped up with their terrible takes, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Scott Morrison doesn’t have a plan, mate

Scott Morrison doesn’t have a plan, mate

Whatever the Prime Minister’s “Australian way” is, it’s not working, writes Tory Shepherd.

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‘Freedom’ catchcry masks the real reason for lockdown protests

‘Freedom’ catchcry masks the real reason for lockdown protests

Have faith in vapid influencers, right wing stirrers, Qanon nuts and religious crusaders blaming the mess they make on others, writes Tory Shepherd.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos MAY 27, 2021 - People at the Wayville Covid-19 vaccination clinic. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Who are we happy to sacrifice for Covid freedom?

Once it was the oldies at risk of being thrown under the Covid-bus. Now it’s the kids and anyone else who can’t get vaccinated, writes Tory Shepherd.

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FOUR people who snuck into Queensland on a superyacht Dreamtime, from Sydney have been fined after they were busted making false entry declarations. The group arrived at Southport on a 34-metre superyacht on July 7 and were found to have made false declarations on their Queensland entry forms after arriving from Covid-ravaged Sydney - photo Supplied Facebook

How do we fight Australia’s epidemic of entitled a***holes?

Four million people have died in this pandemic. A footballer’s sex life or a trip to Queensland is a small thing to sacrifice, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Walk For Life March - anti-abortion rally at Penninggton Gardens and march along the CBD streets Saturday February 6, 2021 - pic Mike Burton

Pro-life really just means pro-suffering

Hardline anti-euthanasia and anti-abortion share the same cruel blindspots and tricky claims, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Glenelg Coles toilet paper and hand sanitizer shelves 2.30pm today

Why toilet paper mania makes sense now

With Australia ranked dead last in the OECD for vaccinations, who should we really blame for the latest run on shopping aisles, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Dee Why Generics. St Luke's Grammar School. Photo: Adam Ward

Why is it that girls’ virginity is to be prized?

The narrative of women as virgins or whores to be blamed is handed down by the generation before – in our schools and even parliament, writes Tory Shepherd.

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Angel and devil. Picture: iStock

Cheeky devils try to convince us they got cancelled

Tory Shepherd: The Liberal Party is checking if these new Christian applicants are their friends – or if they’re really just on a moral crusade against… Satan?

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Shot of a senior woman in a wheelchair sitting with her hands over her eyes

People are worried about health – don’t exploit that

Medicare changes are coming soon, but so is an election. Political parties should not prey on the public’s legitimate worries about their health, writes Tory Shepherd.

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