Women around the globe are enthralled by rising signs, moon signs, whether they’re a fire or an air sign, whilst men roll their eyes. Why is that the case?
Starry Eyed
Category: Opinion
How the Enlighten 2021 Theme Got It So Wrong
When I went to the hope-themed festival and stood in front of Parliament House, I laughed. I was standing beneath a light display of the first Members of Parliament for Australia; 40 portraits of white men towering over me. In the whole display, there was not a single picture of a woman or person of colour.
To Think on the Unthinkable: Occult Philosophy, Astrology, and the Value of Trying to Know the Unknowable
From Instagram memes to natal charts, astrology has had a long and unspoken sense of prominence in many people’s searches for identity. Is there any value in turning to the occult for answers?
The Histories of Our Tomorrow
The historical narratives that we are typically fed in educational and mainstream spaces often prioritise white history and white culture. Where is the ‘other’ side of history?
Watermelon Sugar – Bi?
At the end of another re-watch, having by now contributed significantly to the video’s 50 million views, I still feel somewhat blindsided. I argue that Styles’ breadcrumbing of bisexual symbolism has culminated in a brand that serves him well.
The Case for a New Sex Ed Curriculum
The nervous stranger, observed by 280 eyes, shuffles her feet uncomfortably and begins. “So… let’s talk about sex,” she mumbles.
Marching 4 Justice
Neve Traynor reflects on Monday’s March4Justice in Canberra.
The Menstrual (Re)Cycle: Green Responses to the Red River
Menstruation isn’t a breeze. How do we contend with the environmental impact of the methods we use to get through this time?
Overprotected: Making Sense of the #FreeBritney Movement
Some fans stand outside the courts on the days of her hearings with #FreeBritney signs; others call for everyone to Leave Britney Alone. What’s it all about?
Convicting Giants: Is Weinstein the Beginning?
On the 24th of February 2020, Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape by a jury in New York. Relieving, frustrating, hopeful—what happens from here?