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Richard Delo Retired Army Officer, RN, father of 10

Atheists Do Believe. They Believe They Should Be Left Alone

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It would be great if everyone could open their minds to the possibility that there are people who think in a completely different manner than yourself. These people are not a threat to you. They are your neighbours, your doctors and nurses, your teachers and co-workers. Let’s allow everyone the right to believe what they feel is best for them and not take their being different as a personal insult.

Why I 'Lean All The Way In' As A Single Mother

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Everything that Sandberg said is true — you need a good partner and support system to Lean In. But that doesn’t have to be a husband. There are lots of people that you can Lean On so that you can Lean In.

Sarah Nadav CEO of Civilize

It's Time To Call It A Day On Phone Conversations

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Why are so many of us still attached to the mobile phone yet keep as much distance as we can between the phone and our mouths?

Lana Hirschowitz Former editor of Mamamia and iVillage in Australia

International Policing Is On Death Row

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We shouldn't be leaving it to our politicians to decide if and when we share information with foreign police where the death penalty may be at play.

John Coyne Senior analyst, border security, Australian Strategic Policy Institute

What Type Of Exercise Is Best For Your Brain?

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The benefit of exercise for good health is not in dispute. But when it comes to brain health, should we be going for the leotard or the Lycra?

Jenny Brockis Medical practitioner, healthy brain advocate and future mind planner

People With Eating Disorders Can't Be Left Without A Lifeline

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When I was 16 years old, I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. This morning I woke up a balanced, happy 22-year-old. But I was devastated when I read about the potential closure of Australia's only dedicated national eating disorder support helpline, The Butterfly Foundation.

Brynn Davies Freelance investigative journalist and working music journalist, founder of LunchBox TV

'My Wife Prefers Her Vibrator To Me'

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About a year ago I bought us a vibrator to use together and spice things up. But then she stopped approaching me at all for sex and turning down my advances more and more often.

Samantha Rodman DrPsychMom.com, Clinical Psychologist, Author

It's My Party And I'll Come As Barnsey If I Want To (Minus The White Face Paint, Obviously)

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I have gone to parties dressed as Madonna and Ellen De Generes, and it did not even cross my mind to make my skin appear fairer for the occasions. If anyone wondered why I had chosen to come 'dressed as a white person', they certainly didn't tell me. Instead, I actually got kudos for thinking outside the box, and let my actual costume do all the work.

Nama Winston Recovering solicitor, who now just wants us all to be nicer to each other

Woody Allen's Cast And Crew Are Guilty Too, And So Are You

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If Hollywood actors and producers turned their backs on the likes of Woody Allen, Roman Polanski, Bill Cosby and Terry Richardson it would send a strong message of support to victims.

Lydia Lovric Intentional SAHM, Former Broadcaster & Opinion Columnist

Dear Atheists, I Truly Admire Your Faith

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Dr Richard Dawkins postulated that belief in a creator god was as fanciful as believing a ‘The Flying Spaghetti Monster’. So where did the universe begin? How did everything come into being?

Brad Emery Writer, blogger, dad

It's Not Just Straight Men Who Are Homophobic

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Most people are shocked when I tell them my homophobic bullies at high school were girls, not other boys.

Lee Suckling Freelance writer and Fairfax New Zealand columnist

We Need To Talk About Stillbirth

Stillbirth is different to other deaths. No one is going to sit down with you and laugh and talk about the good old times. You can't. And this is the reason we don't talk about it.

Anne-Maree Polimeni Mum, wife, psychologist and campaigner for greater stillbirth awareness after her third son, Rafael, was stillborn in 2015

Why Is It So Hard To Leave A Book Unfinished?

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And that is one of the problems with leaving a book unfinished -- when you put it down, you realise you are never going to know what happened. Will there be a twist at the end? Will everything be miraculously and beautifully tied up? Or it reach the dead end where you had an inkling it was headed, confirming all your doubts?

Fleur Morrison Reader, writer, blogger at www.readability.com.au

Why The Gig Economy Is Like A Bad Boyfriend

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There are a few things that drive me into a blind rage: call centres that 'accidentally' hang up on you after an hour of waiting, motorists that won't let you merge in busy traffic, and people bagging the sharing economy because they don't like Uber.

Claire Marshall Writer and life explorer who loves anything that combines stories, technology and social good

When A Man Snaps...

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This week's three photions include when alcohol takes a prohibited dip, why Adam and Eve need a GPS navigator, and Australia's version of Game Of Thrones.

When A Man Snaps Publisher of photions... photographs with captions

Could You Be Addicted To Food?

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Increasing evidence points to addictive-like behaviours when it comes to eating, which could explain our continuing issues when it comes to addressing obesity in Australia. Are we addressing the wrong issues when it comes to dealing with obesity?

Tracy Burrows Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics), University of Newcastle

What You Can Learn About Europe From Eurovision

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Eurovision is a window, albeit one sprinkled with glitter, into European politics and society.

Anika Gauja Associate Professor in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney

The Message Is Getting Lost In The Way It's Delivered

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If the upcoming election is to be decided, at least in part, by the communication performance of the leaders as they work the electorate, there are issues that must be addressed quickly.

Neil Flett Founder of global leadership coaching company RogenSi

Russia Can End The War In Syria

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Imagine the population of Sydney completely gone. That is what has happened in Syria -- 5 million refugees have fled the country. And more that 6 million have lost their homes within Syria and are internally displaced.

Ranya Alkadamani Founder of Impact Group International. Previously press secretary to former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd.

We Need To Stop The Clock On Abuse Time Limits

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Now is the time to reform our laws, so that paedophiles and the institutions that protected them can no longer hide behind time defences to deprive survivors of justice.

Lisa Flynn National Legal Partner at Shine Lawyers

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Senator Glenn Lazarus Says Asylum Seekers Are Living It Up At Taxpayer Expense. But Here's What Really Happens On Manus:

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