Global Affairs
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9 Dec 2024
How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections?
While the 2024 U.S. Elections were expected to be close between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Trump won by a landslide of 291 electoral votes to 222, becoming the first convicted felon to be elected president. Donald Trump’s shock victory in the 2024 U.S. Elections has divided the country into two reactions: excitement and dread for what will come in his administration's next four years. This article analyses some reasons for Trump's victory and what happens now.
14 Nov 2024
Just Stop Oil: Who are they, and why are they throwing soup on paintings?
In the last few years, Just Stop Oil has consistently attacked art and culture to raise awareness of its concern about global warming and climate change. But why throw soup at paintings? This article investigates the protest group's origins and reasoning.
17 Jun 2024
The Forgotten Victims of the Holocaust
With the arrival of Pride Month, Olivia reflects on those throughout history who have suffered due to their sexual orientation. Gay men living under National Socialism are often forgotten when remembering those who were persecuted by the Nazis.
CW: mentions of the Holocaust and homophobia
25 May 2024
Students Protest the (Western) World Over
Student protests in the US in support of Palestine have grabbed international media attention, both from traditional new outlets and through the slow seep of videos in the TikTok ecosystem. The role of student journalists and social media in local and global politics has never been quite so clear. Holly explores this and examines the ongoing events.
18 Apr 2024
Ladies Lounge: The Story of One Man’s Entitlement and Why That’s The Point
The Ladies’ Lounge installation at the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Tasmania has drawn international attention recently, as one man launched a gender discrimination complaint after being turned away from the women-only exhibit. Holly Cromwell reports.
Meet the Editor
Millie is our Global Affairs Editor for 2024-25. She has just returned from her year abroad studying Russian Language in Latvia. She loves to read, and is interested in current affairs and linguistics.