“Not all ‘anti-virus’ strategies are the same, which has become evident over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Global Affairs
Is coronavirus increasing support for Bernie Sanders?
Bernie Sanders is the current US state Senator from Vermont and was a candidate for US presidential election in both 2016 and now in 2020. He famously runs on a democratic-socialist platform, having his campaign platform situated as very left leaning on the US political spectrum. Sanders, at his core, has created a ‘political revolution’ Read More…
Rising food costs in Lebanon spark riots
Thousands of protesters across Lebanon blocked roads and marched through the streets as a response to rising food prices and to the lira’s rapid devaluation. The demonstrations that broke out quickly turned into riots as the protesters vandalizing and setting banks on fire. Tripoli saw the largest number of protests last Monday, amid claims that Read More…
Joe Biden being electable is a myth that needs dispelling
Since the Democrats have chosen someone so similar to their unsuccessful 2016 candidate, it is their responsibility to explain why Biden will do any better than Clinton did.
Rising child murder rates in South Africa intensify parole reform efforts
The South African capital of Cape Town has suffered a worrying increase in the number of murders recorded, especially in those of children and women. This has sparked nationwide fury and repeated calls for action from the government and the police. The anger was initially evoked by the murder of seven-year-old Tazne van Wyk. The Read More…
Coronavirus threatens international adoption process and well-being of adoptees
The world is truly beginning to feel the impact of the outbreak of Covid-19, which began in the city of Wuhan in late 2019. We have seen changes to work schedules, social activities and education arrangements. Clearly, the impacts are felt by everyone. There is one group in particular that have faced yet another disruption. Read More…
Interview: Martin Barber, on humanitarian work and a global response to coronavirus
“Can I tell you a little story?”- What Martin Barber’s career in humanitarian work has to teach us about a global response to Coronavirus
Activism in lockdown
As measures to contain the spread of coronavirus transform public life, activists are having to alter their forms of protest. With many governments discouraging, or even prohibiting groups from gathering, mass protests are becoming impossible. Political participation, however, may be more necessary than ever. Not quite compatible with social distancing, demonstrations are taking place on Read More…
When study abroad turns into stuck abroad: one student’s journey home from Peru
Maeve Flaherty relays her experiences returning home from a locked down Peru—another view of the lives disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis
Student journalism around the world: Farrago, University of Melbourne
The four editors of Melbourne’s oldest student publication, Farrago, give an insight into their work, student experience and the issues facing students in their home in Australia.