Labor’s caucus system a valuable part of democracy

Labor’s caucus system a valuable part of democracy

While some may view the Labor pledge of caucus solidarity as a quaint anachronism,it remains the bedrock on which Labor has built a reputation as a stable party of reform and progress.

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Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone

Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone

It’s time for Labor to not just allow a conscience vote to its members on issues regarding Gaza but for our society as a whole to acknowledge there is more than one worldview for our collective future. Surely we need this honest discussion more than ever?

Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days

Donald Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days

Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution

US Supreme Court grants Trump substantial immunity from prosecution

The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump,at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
Trump guilty verdict will test justice system

Trump guilty verdict will test justice system

While justice for rich white men of power moves at a snail’s pace in the US,with the backing of US oligarchs,the Murdoch and right-wing media,Putin’s online hackers,Elon Musk’s X,the religious hard right,and the conservative appointees on the Supreme Court,it will be interesting to see if nobody truly is above the law.

Trump’s appetite for upheaval is as American as apple pie

Trump’s appetite for upheaval is as American as apple pie

Another Trump presidency might feature scenes of disunity and political violence. But that’s always been the American way.

  • byNick Bryant
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Britain’s best-paid woman hit by money laundering failures fine at gambling empire

Britain’s best-paid woman hit by money laundering failures fine at gambling empire

Online gambling firm Bet365 has been fined $1.1 million in the UK after failing to prevent potential money laundering and protect vulnerable customers.

  • byDaniel Woolfson andChris Price
US Supreme Court throws out Colorado’s attempt to remove Trump from ballot

US Supreme Court throws out Colorado’s attempt to remove Trump from ballot

The unanimous decision from the nation’s highest court averts what could have been one of the most explosive moments in the 2024 presidential election.

  • byFarrah Tomazin
US Supreme Court to decide Trump criminal immunity claim in 2020 election case

US Supreme Court to decide Trump criminal immunity claim in 2020 election case

The court’s decision to hear the case further delays the criminal trial against Donald Trump as he seeks to regain the presidency.

  • byJohn Kruzel andAndrew Chung
The case that could change the internet forever

The case that could change the internet forever

It all started when laws were passed in response to decisions by Twitter and Facebook to boot Donald Trump after the attack on the US Capitol in 2021.

  • byStephen Bartholomeusz
‘Daunting consequences’:US Supreme Court sceptical of removing Trump from election ballot

‘Daunting consequences’:US Supreme Court sceptical of removing Trump from election ballot

In a historic legal showdown,America’s highest court has heard arguments to determine if the former president should be removed from the ballot in Colorado.

  • byFarrah Tomazin