Fact-checking the ABC
The feminist anarchist collective at the ABC gets nervous as even Crikey talks privatisation.
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And the Oscar goes to Hollywood
It’s one rule for the right-wing polemicists and another for the darlings of the Left.
Any takers for a bloated ABC?
Yet again, not-so-young Liberals embarrass their more polite elders in cabinet with zany ideas.
Factless fury discards our history
No need for facts when it comes to tossing a founding father into the dustbin of history.
The Great Books are left unread
Who needs to study Western civilisation when you can get a Marxist education?
Burnside’s Middle East rights model
And if Britain were like Jordan, poor Julian Assange wouldn’t be in prison in an embassy.
Pesky Caucasians need to learn
It’s tough being morally superior when white people keep forgetting to check their privilege.
Trudeau trumps Donald on women
The talkfest fizzled but German state-funded feminist porn sounds like a giggle and a hoot.
Let’s push for a federal ICAC
Even so, Nick Greiner shows a notable lack of bitterness for a premier who was hard done by.
Euro-supremacism v suicide bomber
The University of Sydney has its own way of promoting diversity, inclusiveness and respect.
Beautiful game gets Messi
Truth is the first victim of Palestinian terrorism — children and civilians come a close second.
Are your views on Islam racist?
In these dangerous times, Cut & Paste humbly offers a guide for the perplexed.
Change of heart in hell-hole Hilton
This wouldn’t have happened if he hadn’t worn shorts and read Winnie-the-Pooh.
‘New McCarthyism’ and China
In future, this column promises to try to adopt the correct line about panda-hugging.
On China, don’t mention the pig
Just bear in mind that you can’t hug a panda and Winnie-the-Poo at the same time.
Wrong man to lecture Italy
When it comes to calling out corruption, the EU president knows whereof he speaks.
If the Russkies invade Sweden …
These days our Cold War foes are a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside fake news stories.
Mystery of Allahu Akbar murderer
It’s almost as hard to figure out as why we let Saudi Arabia fund training for jihadis.
There’s moolah to be made
Surprise! Aunty lends a hand promoting hijab-toting dolls inspired by Yassmin Abdel-Magied.
Panda-hugger blames Barnaby
Plus, the Chinese are graciously giving Qantas more time to change position on Taiwan.
Adios, Ms Rhiannon
Russia seems banged to rights over MH17, but ambassador Logvinov won’t have a bar of it.
Raise a glass to Ross Cameron
Even with all the clouds over the Kremlin leader, the former Liberal MP keeps a wide open mind.
The trouble with saying sorry
It’s a regrettable truth that the more politicians express regret, the less we accept their sincerity.
Conservatives refuse ABC invites
Julia Baird says The Drum does seek balance but is frustrated by refusals from the right.
Renewables vanquish fossil fuels
Unless, of course, it’s religious zeal, not rationality, that drives today’s energy policy.
Cost blowouts feature of NDIS
Consumer choice will not work if the disabled lack the know-how and capacity to choose well.
A soaring American sermon
Challenge the orthodoxy in Australia and get the sack; in China they’ll put you in jail for 11 years
Trying to get a word past Jones
Forget all other political challenges, there is no better proving ground than the 2GB studio.
Frustrations bubble over at $1bn ABC
Meanwhile, media reports of ‘peaceful’ Palestinian protests may have been too hopeful.
Bowen ignores Libs successes
The opposition Treasury spokesman doesn’t rate the last bloke who did deliver a surplus.
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