Tag Archives: New York

Trump’s many failings threaten us all

Posted on 18 October 2016 by Peter Boyer

Republicans head for the exits as Trump’s campaign goes into meltdown Four years ago this month a US presidential election campaign was brought to a halt as Hurricane Sandy smashed into New York and New Jersey, leaving death and devastation … Continue reading →

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Greg Hunt’s cultivated optimism gets us nowhere

Posted on 26 April 2016 by Peter Boyer

It’s good to be optimistic – so long as you remain well-grounded. Optimism has the power to sustain us through grim times, as an ABC Foreign Correspondent report from war-ravaged Afghanistan reminded me last week. It showed young people on … Continue reading →

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Reminding our leaders what’s important

Posted on 16 September 2014 by Peter Boyer

Our leaders refuse to give carbon emissions the priority they deserve. It seems the rest of us must remind them of their responsibilities. [16 September 2014 | Peter Boyer] Next Sunday I’m making yet another visit to MONA, Hobart’s wonderful … Continue reading →

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