Monthly Archives: March 2011
Students build an alternative world
“As long as you say there is no hope, then there will be no hope, but if you go down and take a stance, then there will be hope.” These are the words of Asmaa Mahfouz, a 26 year old … Continue reading
Filed under The road map to another world
Are the rich pulling their weight?
Correct me if I’m wrong, but as I understand the way our system is supposed to work, “the capitalist” has three responsibilities. He (let’s be honest the few individuals who control large corporations are usually old white men) must, invest, … Continue reading
Filed under Just how stuffed the world is today
Since when did the 8 hour day become irrelevant?
Did anyone notice that Jeff Lawrence, ACTU Secretary, pronounced the eight-hour day practically dead last year? He claimed, “…I don’t see us returning to – the eight-hour day, overtime, all those things.”1 Despite the fact I’m not totally sure what … Continue reading
Taking back local government (and our democracy as well)
I’ve started to become more involved with my local community over the last couple of years as part of a campaign to ensure the sustainable and appropriate development of a complex of buildings near Point Gellibrand in Williamstown. What has … Continue reading
