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France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou has resigned after failing to win a confidence vote. What options might President Emmanuel Macron use to break a political deadlock?
Australia’s recent track record on implementing major reform has been patchy. Here’s what’s getting in the way.
Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid may harm vulnerable populations that depend on government-funded care. Proponents of such cuts often frame them in a different way.
Tolerance for the use of force in the conflict in Cameroon has undermined the appeal of dialogue and negotiations.
Herodotus showed how human beliefs and choices affected the fate of nations. His insights are still relevant.
Obviously, the government can’t set wages directly. But research shows recent policies that have increased worker power are associated with strong wage growth.
Canberra has reallocated thousands of roles formerly performed by consultants and external hires to public servants.
The president’s executive orders are part of a decades-long trend of shrinking government’s role while expanding private sector control over public services.
At a time of low trust in government, conflicts of interest can further erode Americans’ confidence in officials.
A new form of public-private partnership is reshaping urban landscapes: Community-centered, public-private partnerships, or CP3s.
Silicon Valley’s history of efforts to replace public services or make them more efficient has produced mixed results.
Augustine had divisive opinions – and didn’t mind sharing them. But his writing also has lessons about talking to people who don’t see eye to eye.
Nobel Prize-winning American economist Joseph Stiglitz made the assertion on ABC’s Q&A on Monday night. What exactly did he mean, and does the claim stack up?
The tax leaks scandal offered us an opportunity to ask hard questions about the role of big business in Australian society. Many of these remain unanswered.
The founders saw a need for government to intervene in markets.
Data show young Australian women are less politically engaged than men. Given the negative experiences of female politicians, that’s hardly surprising. But there’s a glimmer of hope.
Relationship anarchists argue that we should relate to one another as equals and accept that intimacy can take many forms.
Hidden Peat, a new campaign from The Wildlife Trusts, encourages people to look out for peat-free alternatives and support their wider use.
Michelle Grattan reports on some Albanese ministers halfway through its term in government. Highlighting where some shine and others don’t.
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