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
Whatever the Prime Minister’s “Australian way” is, it’s not working, writes Tory Shepherd.
‘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.
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.
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.
Pro-life really just means pro-suffering
Hardline anti-euthanasia and anti-abortion share the same cruel blindspots and tricky claims, writes Tory Shepherd.
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.
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.
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?
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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