Democracy and the campaigning arms race (the politics behind our politicians)
Just how much has money got to do with campaigning and the democratic process in Australia? The simple answer is ‘lots’.
Let’s discuss religion and politics
Inside the chapel at St Francis Theological College in Brisbane. Credit: Steven Riggall. The non-religious or the religiously-indifferent might wonder why anybody would spend their time researching religion. But to co-founder of Australian Anglican group A Progressive Christian Voice Rev Dr Ray Barraclough, Biblical research continues to offer exciting insights into the way we should live today. “The last twenty years or so has seen some very stimulating study of the scriptures, particularly women scholars bringing their life experience into the scriptures, so we wanted to say, in the wider arena of Australian public life ‘hey there’s fresh things being found in Christianity, fresh insights and there’s also fresh windows being opened into how the Christian faith can be expressed’,”… Read More →
Using art to break through apathy
If we accept that an educated public is key to keeping tyranny at bay, then what do we need to do to break through the armour some people have encased themselves in?
Confusion reigns over school viability assessments
Parents and families from nine school communities in Southeast Queensland face the possibility of having to find a different school to send their children to at the end of the year.
Parents face tough test in community campaign
Taking over the reigns of the Fortitude Valley State School P&C only a couple of months ago, Anthony Holcroft has been thrust into the role of helping lead a community campaign to stop the possible closure of the school.
How Queenslanders get involved in politics today
CitizenJ is seeking profile stories of groups and individuals involved in political engagement.