The assumption that we're selfish because prehistoric life was a desperate struggle for survival is a false one.

Dolly Parton's succinct imperative might be good advice for all Australian media right now, who are hurrying past last Friday’s racist cartoon with eyes averted.

Although white people, particularly men, are less likely to be punished for pushing anti-racism, they often shy away from it. That's something to overcome.

Until very recently, this idea was unthinkable to all but the most radical critics. But, the US is increasingly performing poorly on key predictors of…

The sharp fall in population caused by the waves of plague which followed the arrival of the Black Death in 1348 led to one of…

South Australia’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, Bruce Lander, warns government agencies that reports of corruption and workplace misbehaviour must be tackled head-on, not swept under…

The Australian Human Rights Commission is conducting a national survey as part of a wider project to share the stories of Australian Muslims. The online…

SPEECH: Dr Tim Soutphommasane reflects on Brexit and increasing reliance on KPIs and big data for moral guidance. Respect is squandered when leaders resort…

Adam Goodes has been a public figure not afraid of challenging prejudice; not afraid of asking questions about Australian history and society. He has done…

Ahead of his speech at the National Press Club, Tim Soutphommasane says those with influence "should be particularly vigilant" in responding to racism.