‘The ayes have it.’ With four simple words Tasmania made history yesterday as months of protesting and political back-and-forth came to a head in Tasmania’s Parliament House. After legislation was shelved this week on federal marriage reform, the Same Sex Marriage Bill passed easily in the House of Assembly by a vote of 13-11. Shakespeare…
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In May, Jamie Lynn Grumet literally became the poster mum for attachment parenting. After appearing on the cover of TIME Magazine (‘Are You Mom Enough’?) with her breastfeeding three-year-old, Grumet set off a multi-national debate about attachment parenting, with people wondering if it was natural, psychologically damaging, or selfish. And then Latch On NYC happened….
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Delhi Charter School, an American high school in Louisiana, could be facing a lawsuit after claims students had been forced into homeschooling when the administration found out they were pregnant. The action was part of the school’s behaviour policy, and is laid out in their student guidebook. Under Delhi Chart School’s policy, any student who…
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As swiftly as it began, the trial of Gu Kailai, wife of former political leader Bo Xilai, ended in just seven hours today when she did not challenge the charges against her. She was accused of killing British businessman Neil Heywood, found dead in his hotel room in the city of Chongqing last November. Gu,…
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Once the novelty of university wears off – the parties (if you went to them), the incredible classes you couldn’t take in high school (if you went to those), and the first taste of freedom– you start to realise your days as a student are numbered. When those good feelings disappear, replaced by the sudden…
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A revolution has been brewing in Sudan for months now, but you wouldn’t know it by the shockingly quiet media coverage. The student-led revolt is trying to overthrow the regime of President Omar al-Bashir after a proposed austerity measure last month. With the demonstrations growing in size and intensity, this summer may be the boiling…
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We can now add ‘Cumberbitches’ to the list of fan groups in existence – a list that includes ‘Twihards’ and ‘Beliebers’. But it seems the group, dedicated to English movie star Benedict Cumberbatch, may be contemplating a name change. In an interview for the August issue of InStyle UK, Cumberbatch acknowledged the devotees (a social…
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