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Managing the competing demands of a pandemic inevitably erodes Jacinda Ardern’s political brand – but changes to Labour’s leadership rules don’t necessarily signal the end of an era.
Freedom of speech is a human right. But it comes with limitations, such as using the right to incite violence. Conversations around these concepts are a part of democratic education.
Tolerating political protest is an essential part of democratic life. But when the protests pose a genuine risk of harm to the community, that’s when they are no longer ethically justified.
Different people and groups have differing, and often opposing, goals that they value differently. That makes public discussion, compromise and agreement difficult.
Government conspiracy theories are without merit, but their growing prevalence should ring alarm bells about the parlous state of civics education in this country.
The divide transcends partisan bickering. Some people really do recoil at the imposition of strict rules, while others become anxious when rules aren’t followed.
From political ideologies, conspiracy theories or “reopen” protests, when faced with uncertainty, we seek reassurance in the face of mortality through efforts at containment.
Right now, physical distancing is the most important preventive strategy we have against COVID-19. So why is it so hard for us to do what’s right?
Do recent lockdown protests indicate that Australia is on the path to Trump’s America? While we can currently rest easy, the problem requires careful consideration.
White supremacists’ protests against COVID-19 lockdowns reflect the US history of political leaders encouraging white supremacist groups to challenge or overthrow democratic governments.
Federal authorities have input, but states reign supreme – unless they decide to let local governments make the call.
A scholar of social participation finds shared themes across protests in many states, not all of which fit common popular or media narratives about the events.
Militant far-right groups are always looking to appear legitimate and to recruit more Americans to their causes.
Research and investigative journalism call into question the authenticity of – and actual public support for – recent protests demanding governments lift lockdowns and ‘reopen’ the US economy.
Freedom of political communication is implied in the constitution, but protesters have still been fined for breaching social distancing rules by leaving their homes.
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Associate Professor of Law, Deakin Law School, Deakin University
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law. President, Australian Association for Professional & Applied Ethics., Griffith University
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Emeritus Professor of Law and Criminal Justice, University of South Australia
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Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia
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Visiting Scholar in Politics, City, University of London
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Researcher, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Distinguished University Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland
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Associate Professor of Law, University of South Australia
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Professor of Sociology and Canada Research Chair, University of Toronto
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Associate Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Alabama
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Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology, University of North Carolina – Charlotte
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Assistant Professor, Religious Studies, McMaster University
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Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Calgary
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York Research Chair and Associate Professor, York University, Canada
