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Anti-refugees? Give them a job
(5 minute read) Eloise Thompson looks at the obstacles facing those fleeing war and persecution as they try to make an honest contribution to their host nation.
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Seduced by the glib: the power (and risks) of inspirational quotes …
(7 minute read) Lisa Fraser has come to the conclusion that basing the big decisions of life on ‘inspirational quotes’ is a mug’s game.
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2022 War Diary
(4 minute read) Michal Gembal, a Polish father of four, recounts his family’s efforts in recent weeks to assist the flood of refugees arriving from Ukraine.
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It’s cool to be Asian, but don’t mention the virus!
(3 minute read) Grace Choi examines the media’s love-hate relationship with East Asian people and culture.
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When faith goes green …
(4 minute read) Lisa Fraser reports on the often hidden efforts by the world’s main religions to care for creation.
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Home sweet home?
(5 minute read) A loving refuge, a frightening prison, a symbol of exclusion … A house can be any of these, Maddy Fry considers.
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Finding center
(5 minute read) Katelyn Hannel shares a few tips on staying sane in the culture wars … with a little help from writers, past and present.
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Smile … It’s Lent!
(7 minute read) The Christian season of Lent is as much about joy as it is about self-denial, believes Lisa Fraser.
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The increasing woes of Asia’s Christians
(4 minute read) Persecution and marginalisation of the religious minority are on the rise across the continent, says Ben Joseph.
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A tale of two Canalettos
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst reveals the tricks of one of Europe’s great painters and the genius of his lesser-known nephew.
