Why I’m a monarchist

This op ed by comrade Peter Slezak sold me on monarchism. Let’s Keep The Monarchy – It’s Our Clowning Glory Peter Slezak * Dr Peter Slezak Lectures And Technology Studies At The University of Nsw.   1 November 1999 Sydney Morning Herald   God save the Queen, for without her we would be a nation … Continue reading

Anti-Semitism in the Jewish News (Friday 13 Jan 2012)

Ok, so I think today’s issue of the AJN is pretty revealing, and probably a good demonstration of a reason why banning racist speech is problematic. I’m also reading an excellent book called Speaking of Race, Speaking of Sex. Henry Louis Gates Jr’s essay is brililant. Anyway, the front page of the AJN screams: Broken … Continue reading