Anti-racism

Sam Woripa Watson: ‘Sovereignty is about controlling what happens on your land’

Wangerriburra and Birri Gubba activist Sam Woripa Watson told 鶹ý's Alex Bainbridge that left-wing people should vote against the Voice.

UN finds Australia violated Indigenous peoples’ land rights

The United Nations Human Rights Committee hasdecidedthat native title law had run roughshod over First Nations rights in deciding against the Wunna Nyiyaparli people. Paul Gregoire reports.

The struggle after the Voice referendum

First Nations activists supporting the progressive No case say Labor could makepractical reforms now, without a referendum. ʱٱDz argues that, regardless of the referendum outcome, the strugglefor First Nations’ justice will have to continue.

Islamic groups warn PM Albanese of growing attacks on Muslims by far-right Hindu chauvinists

The Islamic Council of Victoriais among one of 40 Islamic organisations to call on the federal government touse its “considerable influence” to pressure the Indian government to stop the persecution of Muslims and other minorities in India. Peter Boyle reports.

Calls to protect cultural heritage grow after sacred Djab Wurrung Birthing Tree vandalised

A culturally significant Djab Wurrung Birthing Tree, near Buangor, has been vandalised promptingcallsfor better cultural heritagelaws. Kerry Smith reports.

First Nations groups sidelined by WA cultural heritage changes

WALabor Premier Roger Cook’s decision to repeal thenew Aboriginal Cultural Heritage laws comes after sustained opposition to them from vested mining, pastoral and farming interests. Chris Jenkins reports.

Campaigning for a 'new politics' in Malaysia's state elections

Two small progressive parties,the Socialist Party of Malaysia (PSM) and the Malaysian United Democracy Alliance (MUDA) have been campaigning for a "new politics" in the August 12 Malaysian state elections, reports Peter Boyle.

Cuban youth explain how their country survives — despite US blockade

Iván Barreto Lopezand Marianniz Díaz Hernández spoke to students and staff at the University of Sydney about Cuba's remarkable achievements in spite ofthe punishing US blockade. Rachel Evans reports.

ACF welcomes Labor’s decision not to contest court decision on Kimba nuclear waste dump

The Australian Conservation Foundation welcomesthedecisionto listen to Traditional Owners and withdraw from a plan to establish a radioactive waste facility on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula. Dave Sweeney reports.

Students must organise and fight for our futures

To challenge itsdrive to war and to force the government to invest in its people, students need to organise, arguesHarrison Brennan.

Menang woman Megan Krakouer: Voice is ‘a step in the right direction’

Long-term activist Menang woman Megan Krakouer first opposed the Voice, but has now decided to support it. She spoke toSam Wainwright about why.

Refugee’s long walk for permanent residency

Neil Para, a Tamil refugee living in Ballarat, has begun a 1000 kilometre walk to Gadi/Sydney. He intends to finish at Anthony Albanese’s office in Marrickville. Chris Slee reports.