Michael Gordon
The Sydney Morning Herald
Melbourne, FL, United States
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Julia Gillard and Hillary Clinton join forces to confront bias against female leaders
Gillard and Clinton are aiming to challenge negative stereotypes of woman who aspire to be political leaders. → Read More
When the next woman comes along: Julia Gillard on leading the way
Julia Gillard and Hillary Clinton share an optimism that their experience in politics will make the path for those who follow less difficult and less sexist. → Read More
John Howard on leadership: 'People would say I can't stand you but I know what you stand for'
"If you get shot, what am I going to say to Janette and the kids?" → Read More
How $30,000 from Australia is wiping away tears in Sierra Leone
A village devastated by Ebola has begged Australia to continue literacy funding. → Read More
Fighting for health and against corruption: The optimist of Sierra Leone
Bailor Barrie grew up in the slums of Freetown and has returned there with a mission. → Read More
Fighting for health and against corruption: The optimist of Sierra Leone
Bailor Barrie grew up in the slums of Freetown and has returned there with a mission. → Read More
Lauded and vilified: Gillian Triggs, Australian Human Rights Commission president
One of Gillian Triggs first arguments after she became the nation's human rights protector was not with a member of the government. → Read More
Michael Gordon: People-watching with a purpose
My overwhelming emotion is one of immense gratitude to The Age; to colleagues who have covered my back; and to the readers. → Read More
Despite what Peter Dutton says, the Manus Island payout is momentous
You don't agree to a payout of more than $90 million if you are confident you can defend your position in open court. → Read More
When pettiness runs the show
Impulse to place decisions on granting parole in the hands of politicians rather than independent officials is deeply flawed. → Read More
The (Really) Lucky Country: winning the fairness debate
Australia will make history next week, but it won't be a cause for celebration for all. → Read More
Mabo lawyer Bryan Keon-Cohen urges 'gutless politicians' to support Uluru decision
One of the key lawyers in the Mabo case has described the proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution as modest and conservative. → Read More
Indigenous recognition: Sam Backo and the long road to a level playing field
Sam Backo's clearest memory on the 1967 referendum is being chased down a street in Townsville by dogs. → Read More
Indigenous summit rejects 'minimalist' recognition, pushes for treaty and voice in constitution
In a stunning repudiation, the indigenous convention rejected the idea of acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the constitution. → Read More
The dance that could be the spark for a historic pact at Uluru
They came a very long way to ignite a conversation with dance and a resolute message of quiet determination. → Read More
Peter Dutton's fake war on asylum seekers
Peter Dutton's war on "fake refugees" is misleading, based on a false premise and dangerous in that it pre-empts a fair hearing of claims for refugee status. → Read More
Change gonna come, remembering the 1967 referendum
A hand-written note by Jessie Street to Faith Bandler sparked "the beginning of great change" for Aboriginal people. → Read More
Calculated cruelty on Manus is a reflection on all of us
What occurs on Manus and Nauru is a consequence of choices we approved, and a reflection of who we are. → Read More
Indigenous recognition referendum question will hit the 'sweet spot': Noel Pearson
Noel Pearson predicts clear proposition to emerge from Indigenous constitutional convention. → Read More
Thanks, but no thanks: Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten to bypass Indigenous convention
Two leaders 'respectfully decline' invitations, wary their presence could hinder its success. → Read More