It has been nearly a decade since I wrote about an episode of a show but this one really stuck with me. #Peacemaker open.substack.com/pub/politics...

I’ve written about media’s double standard in reporting political violence, comparing their wall to wall coverage - and legitimisation - of Charlie Kirk to their muted and quickly forgotten coverage of Melissa Hortman’s assassination. It’s media inequality. independentaustralia.net/politics/pol...

It fascinates me that young violent white men like Kirk shooter Tyler Robinson and Trump shooter Thomas Crook are described in media as “quiet” and “polite” men, who “spend a lot of time online”. Do you think they’re quiet and polite online when they’re hidden behind an avatar and feel invincible?

Disagree on fixed four-year terms, but absolutely we need more MPs!! Our population has increased by around 83% since the last expansion, our electorates by only around 1%. Hopefully they push through the inevitable brainless backlash and enact this much-needed reform.

"Good people?" what a pathetic response. Make it crystal clear that ANY of the hate on display on Sunday has absolutely no place in Australia.

Well past time to start treating properties as homes rather than an investment. Hope the current government remembers their party's 2019 platform and has the courage to act.

Enjoy a quick dive into why Germany's far-right is experiencing growing support, and what makes them controversial (if that wasn't already evident) Part 2 of 4 open.substack.com/pub/politics...

Where is the European far-right growing, and what baggage do these parties bring? (Part 1 of 4) politicswithseb.substack.com/p/europes-as...

SA Politics nerds MUST check out this amazing election tracker by the one and only @anthonyzougras.bsky.social Seriously this guy is like a machine with the amount of coverage he tracks (and then check out the rest of the blog) anthonyhistoryrant.blogspot.com/2025/08/sout...

'Blexas makes it almost impossible for a Republican to win a presidential election. Simple as that.' Why should Democrats invest in Texas, and why haven't they yet? https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/realising-the-blexas-dream?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOn...

A rundown of Japanese party politics and a looming election - for beginners, written by a beginner. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/another-looming-l-for-the-ldp?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

In light of the recent election results, thought I'd check in on something I wrote back in 2023. I wonder how things ended up playing out.... Keep an eye out, 2025 election wash-ups will be coming in the near future. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9c...

We're all being targeted. Now you know how to find out why (and find out how much the pollies are paying to send ads to your screens) https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

As the title says. 10/10, can recommend. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/i-went-to-a-ballot-draw-so-you-dont?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

*OPINION* thoughts on last night's People's Forum. https://politicswithseb.substack.com/p/opinion-spud-lands-with-a-thud Image source: The West Australian

Whether it's to the Coalition, to Labor, or to the Crossbench, find out which seats are likeliest to change hands in the upcoming federal election. Image source: ABC News https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/the-seats-likeliest-to-change-hands?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&...

Forming government in Germany is no easy feat, as the country's next Chancellor will soon discover. Part three of three. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/germany-elects-part-iii-coalition?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Find out more about the man who will be Germany's next Chancellor. Part two of three. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/germany-elects-part-ii-meet-merz?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Germans are heading to early elections. Find out why, how the system works, what the issues are, and who's likely to win. Part one of three. https://politicswithseb.substack.com/p/germany-elects-part-i-overview

A deeper dive into the Senate races that will decide whether Democrats have a full trifecta, or if Washington is stuck in gridlock for another two years. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-senate?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

A deeper dive into the competitive House districts that will decide just how large a Democratic majority is. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-predictions-house-of-representatives?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Who's going to win in the upcoming US Elections? Read to find out! (hint, it's not Trump) https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/2024-us-election-predictions?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Read to find out who Kamala Harris should pick as her running mate. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/kamalas-best-bet-for-running-mate?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Read to find out who stands the best chance of getting chosen as Trump's running mate. https://politicswithseb.substack.com/p/trumps-running-mate-the-five-likeliest?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

My first article on Substack! Read to find out just how screwed Peter Dutton is by Stage Three changes, and subscribe for more. https://open.substack.com/pub/politicswithseb/p/peter-duttons-stage-three-headache?r=3h9cwe&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true