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EDITORIAL EXCERPT: The Racist Centre for Western Civilisation

Conservatives are up in arms after the Australian National University (ANU) announced last Friday it would not proceed with a Ramsay Centre for Western Civilisa [...] 
Ramsay CentreWestern CivilisationJohn Howard
When not being a white supermodel incites online rage

Star Wars actress Kelly Marie Tran has been mercilessly trolled online for her acting skills, looks and race. 
Dan JensenKelly Marie TranStar Wars: The Last Jedi
ANU's 'Western Civilisation' decision: A reactionary feast for the rabid right

Is ANU's rejection of the Ramsay Centre's proposal evidence that it has sacrificed Western civilisation on the 'Altar of Leftist Warriors'? 
John PassantANUAustralian National University
Abkhazia: Honour, shame and violence against women

In the small territory of Abkhazia, cultural stigmas still hold the threat of forced marriage or death over women. Johanna Higgs reports. 
Johanna HiggsAbkhaziadomestic violence
1868 Indigenous XI and the colonising game of cricket

Despite the feats of the 1868 Indigenous cricket team, race is still a solid block in the sport today, writes Dr Binoy Kampmark. 
Binoy KampmarkIndigenous XIAustralian Aboriginal cricket team
It's okay to be gay — Pope Francis says so

Pope Francis' comments to Juan Carlos Cruz are a step towards ending the persecution of LGBT people around the world, writes Alan Austin. 
Alan AustinPope FrancisJuan Carlos Cruz
Unveiling sexual harassment against women in Iran

Iranian women are suffering at the hands of men every day. Johanna Higgs discusses with them their reality and urgent need for a solution. 
Johanna Higgssexual harassmentIran
The crimes of Meghan Markle

Markle's crimes include dating other men before marriage, being ambitious and not fitting the mould of being an English aristocrat, writes Jacinta Coelho. 
Meghan MarklePrince HarryRoyal Wedding
Kelly O’Dwyer a feminist? Pull the other one

As Minister for Women, Kelly O'Dwyer might be superior to Michaelia Cash and Tony Abbott — but that's no great achievement, writes Jacinta Coelho. 
Kellie O'DwyerTony AbbottMinister for Women
Anzac Day and Abdel-Magied: The point for migrants and people of colour

By vilifying Abdel-Magied, conservative white Australia was making a point for the benefit of migrants and people of colour. 
Masrur JoarderAnzac Daylest we forget

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