Soapbox

We must stand against those who seek to divide us and exploit tragedy for their cause. Because most of us just want to live in peace.

Aunty Vickie Roach changed this nation. She asserted, in the face of enormous hostility, that imprisoned people remain part of “the people”.

Do we really want to invest superannuation into American companies that will have no compunction of leaving us high and dry.

Under a new proposal announced this week, visitors to the US would be required to hand over five years of social media handles.

We are seeing growing momentum in recognising and responding to all forms of domestic and family violence, including coercive control.

During 16 Days of Activism, we need to ask whether our workplaces are ready for the words: “I do not feel safe at home.”

I am calling time on Australia’s overwork addiction. Because I know that you can sprint for years — until the day you can’t.

Manosphere content influences young men, spreads harmful ideas about women, and creates risks for schools, work and relationships.

Many women reach midlife only to realise the work they once tolerated no longer fits their life. Yet the sunk-cost fallacy keeps them stuck.

This Christmas, I for one am making an effort to stop doing everything ‘perfectly’ and instead focusing on ‘good enough’.

Collective action is needed to keep women and gender-diverse people safe from domestic violence and online abuse.

Eve Ashcroft is 14 and part of the cohort of teens today affected by the social media ban. She shares this opinion piece with Women’s Agenda.