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The curious power of hate propaganda in open societies

  • Written by: Cherian George, Associate Professor of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University
imageProtestants hold a Sunday service in the open air in Jakarta. Their efforts to erect their own church buildings have been blocked by hardline Muslim groups.Cherian George

This article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network. The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many...

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Looking back at Italy 1992: the sudden spring of civil society

  • Written by: Giovanni Navarria, Lecturer and Research Fellow, Sydney Democracy Network, School of Social and Political Sciences (SSPS), University of Sydney
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This article is part of the Democracy Futures series, a joint global initiative with the Sydney Democracy Network. The project aims to stimulate fresh thinking about the many challenges facing democracies in the 21st century.

This essay is the third of a five-part series dedicated to Italy’s recent political history...

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Health Check: how to choose toothpaste

  • Written by: Kelly-Anne Waters, Dentist and Senior Lecturer in Oral Health Practice, CQUniversity Australia
imageToothpaste helps remove plaque to prevent decay and gum disease.kikovic/Shutterstock

Choosing a toothbrush is relatively simple: dentists recommend brushing with a small-headed soft-bristled brush, for two minutes, twice a day. But how on earth do you decide between the 50-odd toothpastes on the supermarket shelves?

Everybody has bacteria in their...

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The off-topic Conversation #110

  • Written by: Cory Zanoni, Community Manager, The Conversation

Welcome to The Conversation’s off-topic space. We’ve set this up as the place where you can discuss anything that isn’t related to a specific article. Please feel free to use this space to get to know each other and talk about news elsewhere and whatever else strikes your fancy.

This is also an opportunity to discuss broader...

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