Culture wars
Are the ‘woke elite’ merely using social justice to gain power?
American sociologist and journalism professor Musa al-Gharbi argues that many people’s “wokeness” tends to be symbolic and aesthetic rather than material.
- Declan Fry
Latest
Symbol of defiance near White House inspired millions – now it’s being ripped up
The decision to remove the giant yellow mural, installed during Donald Trump’s first term, shows how the president is leaving his mark on Washington DC.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- US politics
Trump says he’s ‘just getting started’ in address to rowdy US Congress
Before a highly charged and divided joint sitting of the House of Representatives and Senate, Trump delivered a long, rally-like speech that was heavy on political venom.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Social media
Erin Molan and Elon Musk made a TV show for Twitter. It’s as weird as it sounds
After watching the first episode, I feel that news and current affairs have gone to the Doges.
- Thomas Mitchell
The woman leading Germany’s far-right resurgence
Terrorist attacks and job cuts have left Germans feeling bitter, and Alice Weidel is set to benefit in an election some say could seal the fate of Europe.
- Rob Harris
- Perspective
- Perspective
The war against woke is really a war against empathy
At a time when the most vulnerable are increasingly targeted, a little empathy and understanding has never been more important.
- Cameron Atfield
Feeling unwelcome: Why debate is mounting over an ancient ceremony
From local councils to sporting ovals and the steps of parliament, the Welcome to Country ceremony performed by Indigenous elders has been targeted in a debate about cost and custom.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
- Opinion
- Opinion
No worries? How a fractured Australia lost its laid-back spirit
Even our lamb ads portray a fraying of national cohesion. From antisemitic terror to political polarisation, we’re not as relaxed as we like to imagine.
- Nick Bryant
- Opinion
- Australia Day
Albanese’s greatest election threat isn’t Dutton. It’s the woke left
Aside from the odd snarl, the PM isn’t taking the Coalition’s bait. But just because he refuses to take the bait doesn’t mean his Labor colleagues won’t.
- Gary Newman
- Analysis
- Australia votes
Get set for a bitter election campaign fuelled by fear, not hope
The political year has begun with a hard-edged energy fuelled by personal attacks, scare campaigns and culture war debates.
- Matthew Knott
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