Public execution and the politics of fear in America
It looks as though Donald Trump has currently abandoned the plan for a public execution in America. He cancelled the proposed livestream of Nidal Malik Hasan’s execution on 15 October, after objections across the political spectrum. However, Hasan still…
The attack on Helen Haines must change how Australia does politics
Australia needs a politics that can withstand fierce disagreement without making cruelty a form of entertainment or intimidation a condition of public service. Helen Haines should have been able to go to work and return home safely. That is the starting…
A Scam in Plain Sight: How Foreign Facebook Pages Turn Political Outrage Into Cash
Patriotic branding, attractive AI presenters and fabricated scandals can all serve the same business. Investigations across Australia, Britain and the United States show how Facebook page operators turn attention into income, with political debate caught…
AI Could Help More People Be Heard. Institutions Still Have to Listen.
From navigating a complaint to questioning a political claim, AI could help people make their case. For neurodivergent users, that possibility deserves serious attention and evidence about what actually helps. A complaint sitting unfinished in someone’s…