“The Greens’ role in politics has always been to push the boundaries of the conversation”
Sylvie Ellsmore, City of Sydney Lord Mayoral candidate for the Greens, speaks to the Sentinel ahead of the 4 December NSW local government elections.
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Learn and exercise on the Feminist Walking Tour
The Feminist Walking Tour on 7 November will be an opportunity to show support for and learn about women’s, LGBTQI+ and Aboriginal rights and struggles.
Radicals: Remembering the Sixties
Jim McIlroy reviews Radicals: Remembering the Sixties by noted Sydney activists and authors Meredith Burgmann and Nadia Wheatley.
Musings from a grieving vegan
Elizabeth Usher explores new loss, cherished memories and vegan hope in the time of Covid.
Ailie Banks: a young warrior for gender equality through art, activism and social media
Artist and activist Ailie Banks sits down with the Sentinel to discuss her community work encouraging young women to make their voices heard.
University of Sydney ‘spying on students, staff’
Documents obtained through a GIPA request show the University of Sydney has engaged in surveillance of staff and students who were organising against course and staff cuts last year.
Mel Ree: Revolution Renegade
Sydney actor, dancer, poet and powerhouse Mel Ree tells the Sentinel all about her spoken word night, Revolution Renegade.
Cassy Judy: a multipotentialite with a mission – or several
Cassy Judy combines a legal career with ocean swims, veganism, activism, transgender rights projects and music.
Ode to a Superwoman
Though she’s largely forgotten, the legacy of activist, inventor, journalist, mother, poet, publisher and suffragette Louisa Lawson is enormous, writes Sunny Grace.
Interview with an activist: Carolyn Ienna AKA Rap Attack
Sydney vegan performer and activist Carolyn Ienna talks animal rights, ethics, disability and racism.
Student activists fighting uphill battle for the fundamental right to protest
Student activists at the University of Sydney are fighting for the right to protest, following draconian police clampdowns.
Guy James Whitworth talks ‘nonsense’ and ‘struggle’ in his latest exhibition
Amnesty Portrait Award-winning artist, socio-political author and environmental activist Guy James Whitworth sits down with the Sentinel.
The life and times of William the Chronicler
Rita Bratovich interviews London-born, Sydney-based William Broughman – activist, broadcaster and YouTube sensation.