Climate anxiety: The bad news blues
“Eco anxiety” is on the rise as millennials grapple with building a life in a world ablaze. What do you do when you’re consumed by an acute unease about the future of the planet?
Let’s talk politics: Bridging the political divide at home
We are living in a polarised world and, on a more intimate scale, in increasingly divided families. For those engaging in difficult conversations with loved ones, here are some ways to keep the dialogue grounded and meaningful.
Who does Australia owe money to?
Words Liz McLardy Australia, like governments all around the world, has racked up a huge COVID-19 deficit. But who do we owe this money to? We look at how government debt works and what it means for us and future […]
Clothing The Gap
We speak to the founders of Clothing The Gap, an Aboriginal-owned and -led social enterprise that creates fresh and fun merch. Rocking a Clothing The Gap t-shirt or hoodie not only sparks conversations around dismantling the systems of oppression that exist here in Australia, it also supports Aboriginal health and education.
Conspiracy theories: When crazy went mainstream
Plotting villains, censored witnesses and top-secret dossiers. In their quest for certainty in tremendously uncertain times, many people are turning to conspiracies to find answers.
What to do when you want to save the world, but your partner doesn’t give two f**ks
We explore what it’s like to be in a relationship when you’re an activist, but your partner isn’t. We speak to three women – two of them identify as non-binary and use the pronouns they/them – as well as a relationship expert and psychologist.
Is there power in protest?
From pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong to climate strikes to Black Lives Matter, mass protests are on the rise globally, but in an increasingly digital world have marches lost their power?