An Ivanhoe Grammar girl wasn’t allowed to take her girlfriend to her high-school formal.
culture wars
Broadly, conservatism vs progressives / social liberties vs authoritarianism / social justice vs elitist marginalisation.
The Australian media throwing a collective tanty at prospect of an Abbott-less Lodge
A disgraceful sight it is too. A left-wing media is it? Only to someone wearing blinkers. Thank goodness for bloggers!
Ozblogistan spats: this time it’s climate change
However, the reason that critics at LP and on her own blog were so harsh about LE’s stance on climate change science, while virtually ignoring her points on inequitable outcomes of climate change mitigation policies? Because of how she wrote her article…
It’s Feminist Defence of Palin Time again
Which means it must be just about time for a US Congressional election. Yup, here come those midterms. So people are going to start talking to and about Sarah Palin again. Great.
The latest mash note to Abbott from the Murdoch stable
Quicklink: David Flint in the Punch – The Tony Abbott I know.
You want soundbites, Australia? Here, we gotcher soundbites right here.
The Australian Election 2010 Infographic
Some inconvenient facts to dispel right wing misinformation
Bigotry And The Fight For Marriage Equality
Today I attended a rally for Marriage Equality in my city.[…] But that’s not the point of this post. The point of this post is to discuss August 13th, what has been declared by The Australian Family Association and The National Marriage Coalition as National Marriage Day.
Quickhit: One Nation Victorian State President promotes gay bashing
In things that I wish surprised me, some of the discussion has brought Victorian One Nation State President John Groves out of the woodwork, and a look at his twitter timeline not only comes up with gems like calling Julia Gillard a “redheaded itch”, but he seems to actively support “poofter bashing”.
A Tiny Bright Spot
This has been a pretty damn depressing election campaign for all of us, I think. It’s been filled with bigotry and gossip about ALP internal politics, and there’s been very little analysis of policy or what either major party is… Read More ›
Liberal party launch: policy salad
I continue to be gobsmacked that one of the most light-weight Oppositions in this country’s history can make so much headway in the media and the polls.
Hoyden About Town 