Rising Authoritarianism and Its Impact on Public Safety: The Flight of Officers from Victoria

Numerous studies have explored the link between rising violent crime rates and the rise of authoritarian measures in governments. Research shows that when citizens feel unsafe, they tend to support security policies that compromise civil liberties, leading to authoritarianism. For example, Weaver and Boucher (2018) found that heightened insecurity leads people to prefer increased government … Read more

“Threads of Division: A Tapestry of Conflict”

In recent days, the streets were alive, With voices raised, where passions strive. A pro-Palestine march, emotions ablaze, Yet dark echoes from certain cells, in hateful displays. Calls for extermination, “from the river to the sea,” drowning out reason, like a venomous plant. Then came a second, by hearts untainted, Ordinary Australians, brightened with true … Read more