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Louis Devine
Louis Devine is a writer, podcaster, and casual academic based in Melbourne. He co-hosts Ideas Matter, a podcast dedicated to philosophy, politics, and intellectual history. He is currently studying at Tsinghua University, Beijing, as a Schwarzman Scholar." Follow him on Twitter @IdeasMatter5
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American authoritarianism and ANZUS
Australia’s major ally, the United States, may soon cease to be a democracy. The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade – a decision opposed by a majority of Americans – is just the latest example of a country hurtling towards minority rule. Today, it is abortion rights on the judicial chopping block. Tomorrow, Continue reading »
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The ALP is supporting stage three tax cuts for the wealthy.
Progressive taxation is the cornerstone of a fair, equitable and just society. Just don’t tell that to the Australian Labor Party. Continue reading »
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LOUIS DEVINE. Australia Should Re-imagine Its Alliance With the United States (AIIA 7.5.20)
ANZUS was established in geopolitical circumstances that no longer exist. A changing environment doesn’t mean Australia should exit the alliance, but in light of a rising China, it must rethink how ANZUS determines policy. Continue reading »
