Our ugly problem with racism
Sometimes, racism erupts like a boil, other times like a rash of ugly pimples.
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Julia Baird
Julia Baird is a journalist and author
The paradox of the work-life balance
It's time to bin the notion that mothers must suffer, just as children must suffer, and mothers suffer more if they pursue a career.
Julia Baird busts the myth of senseless female chatter
It has been a criticism for centuries that women talk more than men. But statistics prove - especially when there is a microphone - this is blatantly not true.
When does free speech become hate speech?
Is our definition of hate too broad, and offensive to those with diverging views?
Ignorance is not bliss when it comes to understanding sexuality
Gosh, we're an ignorant lot. And one thing we seem to be particularly ignorant about is transgender, and the revolutionary significance of the enormous strides we have made in our understanding and expression of sexuality, gender and identity. Which makes a lot of people very angry.
Women's voices stifled while men run media
The way to stop women's views getting short shrift in public arenas is for more female bosses to give them the bully pulpit.
Former beauty quest owner Trump may be Clinton's secret beast
Political rival Hillary Clinton could in fact be Donald Trump's creation: Ms Universe, all grown up.Â
Recipe for kindness survives food fads
Have you ever noticed that there is something about gratitude that preserves some of our finest memories?
How to talk to kids about terror
How do we discuss terror with our children without puncturing their sense of wonder?
The curse of the Instagram generation
For people Essena's age, who spend teen years checking their phone before they get out of bed - social media is judgment and fickle, transient approval on a grand scale, beamed into your bedroom.
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