The Geneva Conventions: Do the Laws of War Still Have a Chance?
It is precisely in the gravest situations, when politics and other laws have failed to prevent war, that these rules are most needed.
History
Wagner: Can This Composer Hit the Right Note in 2024?
We cannot ignore the history intertwined with Wagner: it carries deep, troubling associations for many.
The Marine and Coastal Area Act Misinformation
if the coalition’s proposed law change contains “tikanga”, it cannot safeguard the public interest in the coast from the actions of activist judges in the future.
Zodiac Cyphers and Killer Clowns
The Zodiac cypher has been busted – and did John Wayne Gacy have help?
C-19: An Orchestrated Litany of Lies
They were not very good scientists before the pandemic and they are still not very good now
Tough Questions for Kamala Harris’ Reparations Plans
A racial spoils system – and that’s all these proposals really are – is the surest way imaginable to inflame race hatred in America. The cost would be immeasurable and the benefits imaginary.
Is Javier Milei Doing It?
Contrary to the dire predictions, the results of Milei’s policies have been better than even many of his supporters had dared hope.
Olympic Dam’s Gold Medal Performance
Australia could establish an Asia-Pacific office for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). We could host conferences and bring the world’s best nuclear minds here.
How Sunk Cost Fallacy Drives Authoritarian Policies
I will use two real life authoritarian policies as examples of sunk cost fallacy: the War on Drugs and the authoritarian Covid Response.
We Should Welcome the Warmth
Despite the shrill forecasts of dangerous global warming, there are many signs that we are past the peak of the Holocene Warming. It is the next cycle of global cooling we have to fear.
Of Whom Is the Mockery?
Historically, most churches would have considered Leonardo’s art to be offensive to Christ.
Stop Being So Nice All the Time!
When good people stand by and do nothing, their communities will be consumed.