Universal Basic Income is often discussed but rarely explained clearly. This article sets out what it is, where the idea came from, what global evidence shows, and why a partial model is the most realistic path for Australia.
Ceasefires stop guns; peace rebuilds trust. The Peace Integrity Score helps readers, policymakers, and media tell the difference, measuring inclusion, rights, justice, and durability.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights changed the world. But in an era of climate collapse, disinformation, and social fracture, we need to evolve—toward a framework of shared responsibilities.
Nations, like individuals, can act narcissistically. They rewrite history, deny harm, and cast themselves as victims to shield fragile identities. From MAGA to Russia’s “historic destiny,” from Israel’s perpetual siege to Australia’s ANZAC myth, weaponized stories bind and blind us. The challenge is not to abandon myth but to create narratives resilient enough to hold truth as well as pride.
What if peace was something we built at home, not just in Parliament? This bold proposal from Ministry for Peace Australia reframes unpaid parenting, community work, and elder care as national priorities—and outlines exactly how we can fund them.
Escalation isn’t inevitable—it’s engineered. From Gaza to Ukraine, modern conflicts follow predictable patterns. What if peace had its own infrastructure to stop them?
A prince borrows Indigenous wisdom to justify his memoir, revealing our modern confusion between personal storytelling and communal truth-telling—where reconciliation requires not just speaking your piece, but making space for contradictory truths.
Anzac Day is not just memory—it’s a call to create a world where peace is policy, not just prayer.