The Latest From Babette Francis
The serious demographic distortions afflicting China as a result of its one-child policy -- more men than women, penurious widows, young female professionals declining to marry -- are perhaps a greater threat than any other to Beijing's ambitions. That's what happens when a nation abandons culture and creed
Jun 24 2019
3 mins
Islamic intolerance and institutionalised persecution have slashed the non-Muslim population to less than four per cent. Rape, murder, bombings, trumped-up prosecutions and hate-spewing judges -- this is what confronts Christians and others, yet Australia's foreign aid continues to flow
Feb 13 2018
8 mins
And why not! A mere switch of gender is as nothing when judged against the man who has had himself surgically modified in order to 'identify' as a human parrot. With governments, fashionable academia and schools on side, it's all the rage
Nov 01 2017
6 mins
When a Senate committee sought perspectives on the future of multiculturalism I shared the thought that, given some of the odious and appalling customs and beliefs made immune to criticism by official policy, it shouldn't have a future. Here is what our elected representatives refused to accept
Jun 15 2017
7 mins
Bruce Jenner declared himself to be Caitlin and did very nicely in the switch, hailed for "bravery" and dress sense alike while showered with attention and speaker's fees. Forgive me, but that is so unfair! Why will no one accept and endorse my desire to be acknowledged as a deceased British PM?
Mar 10 2017
7 mins
He isn't making with the gags himself, but Donald Trump is boosting global merriment by inspiring his critics to make monumental jokes of themselves. They simper, they sob, they pack suitcases and, most of all, they sneer non-stop at voters deemed so less intelligent than their precious selves
Nov 19 2016
5 mins
If our Foreign Minister had a mind to do something of genuine value for her oppressed sisters, she might consider re-visiting Tehran on a bicycle while wearing leggings and a coat with writing on the back -- 'offences' that could see an Iranian woman punished, even executed
Nov 03 2016
8 mins
Babette Francis writes: While I share Michael Galak’s concern about […]
Oct 29 2013
2 mins
Many Aboriginal children, especially those in remote communities, are denied full access to the heritage and culture of the West. Any effort to identify the roots of later dysfunction needs to begin with infancy -- and earlier
Oct 08 2013
6 mins