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Art, Humour & Poetry

MBJ’s view

See current affairs through the eyes of cartoonist Matt Bissett-Johnson. Published 13 March 2026.
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History

The challenge of Chinese communist historiography

It is widely understood that the Chinese Communist Party exercises intense control over its own history and does what it ...
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Letters to the Editor

Government’s pandering to religion ‘fills me with horror’

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

Living with ‘AI anxiety’

A patient said to me the other day, half-smiling but clearly unsettled: “I think I’ve got anxiety about AI.” They ...
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Science & Health

How climate scientists balance the tension between research and public protest

From marches and demonstrations to civil disobedience, scientists are increasingly turning to climate protest. As a social psychologist, I’ve been ...
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History

Thinking clearly about Iran

How are we to think rationally and clearly about the drama unfolding in Iran? As a veteran historian and analyst ...
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