Leslie Cannold's Blog

With generational change comes a shift in perspective and attitude. A party's failure to adjust to that shift can lead to authoritarian, grievance-style politics.

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Former US president Donald Trump strikes fear and awe into the hearts of many. Australia mustn't let that happen to our politicians.

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Online abuse should not be tolerated, but refusing to leave social media platforms is just one way for feminists to stand up to bullying.

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Being an ethical leader means that your actions cohere with your words, and that you're genuinely focused on service to others.

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As little as 10 years ago a sporting code endorsing diverse sexualities and genders was unthinkable. How times have changed.

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Treating those we disagree with as enemies only engrains distrust and animosity. And it helps toll democracy's death knell.

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I never thought I’d pine for the days of 'greed is good'. But at least you knew where you stood.

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Four criminal referrals to the Department of Justice against former US president Donald Trump have been issued. But what are they?

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The language of cultural safety is becoming common across Australian society. But is 'unsafe' the best way to describe the harm of discrimination?

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Can Australia remain immune to the global movement away from democracy?

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