Opinion: The major players are in big trouble over in little Farrer
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.The Australian literary giant, David Malouf - who died just a fortnight ago at 92 - once described his task…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Litmus test for Sir Keir’s leadership
After a landslide election victory, why has Labour plummeted in the polls? Can Sir Keir’s leadership survive and who are the likely contenders? Will the conservative party…
Opinion: How Charles could defuse America's mad king amid tripwires galore
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.It is said you should never argue with stupid people, because they will just drag you down to their level ..…
Opinion: There is a palpable sense that we might be on the cusp of a serious political fracture
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Among the many conceits of political discourse are the words used to explain outcomes as if they are…
Opinion: While it wasn’t his idea, Medicare helped make the mythos of Bob Hawke
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Conversation.It was the big-picture reform that defined the Labor prime minister Bob Hawke and infuriated his opponents…
Democracy Sausage Episode: Crisis in orthodox politics
With One Nation polling plateauing, can Barnaby Joyce reinvigorate a party without policy and remain ahead of a Coalition veering to the right? What does…
Opinion: Trump's failing grip on global power
By Mark KennyA version of this article was originally published by The Canberra Times.Long before the internet put unchecked power in the hands of billionaire technofascists, there was a kid's…