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THE FORGOTTEN VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST
17 Jun 2024
The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust
With the arrival of Pride Month, Olivia reflects on those throughout history who have suffered due to their sexual orientation. Gay men living under National Socialism are often forgotten when remembering those who were persecuted by the Nazis.
CW: mentions of the Holocaust and homophobia
25 May 2024
Students Protest the (Western) World Over
Student protests in the US in support of Palestine have grabbed international media attention, both from traditional new outlets and through the slow seep of videos in the TikTok ecosystem. The role of student journalists and social media in local and global politics has never been quite so clear. Holly explores this and examines the ongoing events.
18 Apr 2024
Ladies Lounge: The Story of One Man’s Entitlement and Why That’s The Point
The Ladies’ Lounge installation at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania has drawn international attention recently, as one man launched a gender discrimination complaint after being turned away from the women-only exhibit. Holly Cromwell reports.
5 Apr 2024
'A Victory for Feminism': How France Made the Right to Abortion Part of its Constitution
In near direst response to the shift some countries have made towards restricting the right and access to safe abortions, France has become the first ever country to explicitly include abortion as a "guaranteed freedom" in its constitution, but this hasn't been without its struggles.
CW: abortion