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Author Johann Hari argues our collective attention span is declining rapidly, and there are sinister reasons behind it.

Ian takes us through exactly how Westminster’s party-gate has played out – and is likely to play out. 

And argues that the UK needs to respond much more effectively to the Ukraine/Russia crisis. 

Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis is a republican, but she is foremost an advocate for changing the constitution to meet the requirements of the Uluru Statement. She believes that the unfinished business of a voice to parliament needs to be enshrined in the constitution before a republic can be considered. Unless you reconsider the whole constitution at once.

The Australian Republic Movement have released their constitutional model for Australia to become a republic. After the failure of the referendum in 1999, they have opted for a direct election model, which they believe will have a better chance of success at a referendum. But the proposal doesn't please everyone.

Fifty years ago, Gary Foley was among the protestors that established the Aboriginal Tent Embassy on the lawns of Parliament House. What started out as a media stunt turned into one of the most significant and enduring protests for Aboriginal land rights and sovereignty. This year it is celebrating fifty years of endurance.

Joe Biden faces a number of challenges as he heads into the second year of his presidency, from escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine to the defeat of his sweeping voting rights bill.