Senators Lidia Thorpe and Mehreen Faruqi are calling for a major review of racism and sexism in federal Parliament, arguing that the institution’s rules and culture fall short in addressing harmful behaviour, particularly towards women of colour. The two senators have co-sponsored a Senate motion asking the procedure committee to […]
Racism
Senator Lidia Thorpe has hit back at Labor and the Coalition as they prepare to pass a censure motion against her following her protest against King Charles III last month, accusing them of ignoring First Nations justice to defend the monarchy. Thorpe’s protest and subsequent condemnation by the major parties […]
Voters from Latino (immigrants from Latin America and their descendants) and Hispanic (people whose heritage is from Spanish-speaking countries) backgrounds contributed significantly to Donald Trump’s resounding victory over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. Overall, Trump increased his share of the Latino vote to 45% nationwide, up substantially from 32% in his 2020 […]
On the Saturday before Election Day, I travelled from Washington DC to Charlotte, North Carolina, to attend one of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ last campaign rallies. It was extraordinary how many women were in the crowd – young Black women in particular. There were also older, suburban, white women […]
Senator Mehreen Faruqi has won a groundbreaking court case against Pauline Hanson, who was ordered to delete a racist tweet telling Faruqi to “piss off back to Pakistan.” The Federal Court’s ruling marks a decisive stand against hate speech in Australian politics, holding Hanson accountable for her harmful words. The […]
The First Peoples Disability Network Australia (FPDN), a national organisation governed by Indigenous Australians with lived experience of disability, is intensifying its call for cultural inclusion in the country’s disability support services. Representing a significant portion of Australia’s First Peoples, FPDN advocates for tailored programs that meet the unique cultural […]
A Black British man has spoken out about his complex relationship with race and identity as far-right violence ignites riots across nearly 30 towns and cities in the UK. In a recent episode of The Back Cover, host Mibengé Nsenduluka was joined by British expatriate, Chris Becks, to discuss the […]
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is reportedly seeking legal advice after being called “racist” over his opposition to granting visas to Palestinians fleeing the conflict in Gaza. His remarks have sparked widespread criticism, intensifying debates over Australia’s immigration policies and the rhetoric surrounding national security. The controversy erupted when Independent […]
Violent unrest has gripped several towns and cities across the United Kingdom, with chaos erupting over the weekend as far-right agitators staged demonstrations nationwide. The latest wave of disorder has seen anti-immigration rioters clash with police, resulting in numerous injuries and property damage. In cities across England and Northern Ireland, […]
In the realm of Australian journalism, few names resonate with as much authority as Laura Tingle. As the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) political editor, her analyses and insights are highly regarded. However, Tingle recently found herself at the centre of a storm of criticism after making comments that called Australia […]
