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Time for realists to get real about nukes, says Ramesh Thakur.

The briefing note on possible transitions by the Centre for FutureWork.

The UK is disturbing its Celtic minorities, observes John Palmer.

Australia's new union chief, Sally McManus, goes to the Press Club.

The economics of the decision are perverse, explains Jim Stanford.

Thomas Piketty and colleagues discuss the treaty to democratise the Euro zone.

Renowned for her composure, Tanya Plibersek fires up.

Enough with the failed experiment, says John Buchanan.

The adaption for the big screen has begun.

We must refuse to contribute to a populism that feeds on our outrage, argues Ira Wells.

Australia’s electricity grid is no longer fit for purpose, argues John Quiggin.

This is a clarifying moment, suggests Tim Ayres.

‘Post-truth’ carries a catchy, advertising-agency ring, and that may be exactly what's wrong with it, explains Daniel Rodgers.

Telling the truth has become a revolutionary act, says Melissa Parke.

An economy for the 99%, by Deborah Hardoon (Oxfam briefing note).

Frank Stilwell shines a light on inequality.

A note on some new distributional accounts, by Christopher Sheil.

The IMF rejects hypocrisy.

UNSW is aiming at the heart of the upheaval, reports Clare Morgan.

The research by Alex Nunn and Paul White, on which the Sheil & Stilwell article was largely based.