Politics at the Bottom of a Cliff
If all we consume is cynical, shallow and smutty rubbish, our politics will end up mirroring that. But if we’re immersed in heroic stories and finer ideas that ponder on what’s real, right, good and true – we’ll start to demand more from ourselves and our leaders.
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Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
Violence Is the End Result of Idealism
Trust the Age to publish a weepy paean to an unhinged murderer.
Winning in Iran Requires More Than Military Success
The enduring challenge is ensuring that those actions are part of a coherent strategy that accounts for what follows.
The Immigration of a Different Theology
Some say Matt Goodwin is dangerous. He’s not dangerous. He’s accurate. In Britain today, those are the same thing.