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Art, Humour & Poetry

MBJ’s view

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 13 December 2025.
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Law & Politics

Simplistic and impractical: The Albanese government’s social media ban

The federal government’s Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act 2024 will today take effect, restricting Australian teens under 16 ...
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Philosophy & Psychology

Flat Earth, spirits and conspiracy theories: How experience shapes extraordinary beliefs

On 22 February 2020, ‘Mad’ Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the ...
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Letters to the Editor

What motivated the ‘cruel’ assisted dying bill?

Editor’s note: If you would like to submit a letter for possible publication, please email it to editor@rationalist.com.au. See our ...
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Science & Health

Algorithms are amplifying antifeminist masculinities

The online world of boys and young men in the post-Andrew Tate moment is now saturated with masculinity influencers who take ...
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Law & Politics

How violent extremists wield words as weapons

Words are powerful tools. Violent extremists know this well, often choosing their phrasing extremely carefully to build loyalty among their ...
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