Stop xenophobia
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Stop xenophobia
Xenophobia is the fear of that which is perceived to be strange or foreign. This curation collection also includes all the 'isms' in the world; racism, sexism, etc. Including homophobia. When are people going to realise that this behaviour is not right. Please stop it now and be inclusive in your world views. Reduce the hate in the world and stop all forms of violence against people.
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August 25, 2014 9:49 PM
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Anti-Semitic flyers left in Bondi letterboxes

Anti-Semitic flyers left in Bondi letterboxes | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Anti-semitic flyers saying "wake up white Australia" and referencing a neo-Nazi group have been left in letterboxes in Bondi.
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August 21, 2014 10:22 PM
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Malky Mackay's Premier League managerial career in doubt following 'racist' text messages

Malky Mackay's Premier League managerial career in doubt following 'racist' text messages | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Malky Mackay launched a desperate bid to salvage his career in football last night (Thursday) after admitting sending racist text messages during his time as Cardiff City manager.
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August 18, 2014 9:57 PM
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Government ministers unite in condemnation of Clive Palmer's 'hugely damaging' comments about China

Government ministers unite in condemnation of Clive Palmer's 'hugely damaging' comments about China | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Senior Abbott government ministers have blasted Clive Palmer over his televised tirade against China, saying it damages Australia.
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August 11, 2014 6:17 PM
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Two Wongs not sure what's right - National - NZ Herald News

Two Wongs not sure what's right - National - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Two Aucklanders who share the name Wong have different opinions on Winston Peters' two Wongs joke. - New Zealand Herald
Peter Mellow's insight:

Winston Peters is a xenophobe from way back. His irrational fear of people who are different to him is very sad.

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August 8, 2014 8:18 PM
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You can bet the farm

You can bet the farm | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
So suddenly we’re all against selling off farms to foreigners. Do MPs cash in on xenophobia?
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August 6, 2014 6:03 PM
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Teens arrested over racist attack on bus full of Jewish school students

Teens arrested over racist attack on bus full of Jewish school students | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Five teenagers have been arrested over a racist attack on a bus full of young Jewish students as they travelled home from school in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
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August 5, 2014 6:03 PM
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Benjamin Netanyahu's aggressive stance tarnishes Israel in the eyes of the world

Benjamin Netanyahu's aggressive stance tarnishes Israel in the eyes of the world | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Israel needs a new leader with the vision and courage to solve the long-running Palestinian conflict.
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August 2, 2014 12:10 AM
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Joyce accuses Labour of xenophobia over Lochinver Station deal

Joyce accuses Labour of xenophobia over Lochinver Station deal | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce has accused Labour of xenophobia in their opposition of the potential sale of Lochinver Station to the Chinese company that bought the - New Zealand Herald
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July 29, 2014 8:59 AM
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Top Gear breached broadcasting rules, says watchdog - Entertainment - NZ Herald News

Top Gear breached broadcasting rules, says watchdog - Entertainment - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
The BBC is standing by Jeremy Clarkson after he was reprimanded by the broadcasting regulator Ofcom for referring to an Asian man as a slope during a Top Gear Burma special. - New Zealand Herald
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July 21, 2014 6:37 AM
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Network asked to dump 'racist' comedy Jonah From Tonga - Entertainment - NZ Herald News

Network asked to dump 'racist' comedy Jonah From Tonga - Entertainment - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Online newspaper The Huffington Post has called on HBO to dump comedian Chris Lilley's TV comedy series Jonah From Tonga because it's racist. - New Zealand Herald
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July 19, 2014 4:40 AM
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I still get emotional, says Winmar

I still get emotional, says Winmar | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Nicky Winmar has a simple message for football fans who abuse players, 20 years after making his famous stance against racism in the AFL. Relax, enjoy yourselves and let the players play.

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July 14, 2014 6:52 AM
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Money aside, Thorpe's revelation will pay dividends

Money aside, Thorpe's revelation will pay dividends | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

As a gay man, I couldn’t be happier for Ian Thorpe. As a journalist, I have some misgivings of his outing as a homosexual with legendary interviewer Michael Parkinson.

Peter Mellow's insight:

Great article Andrew. Thanks for sharing your perspective.

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July 3, 2014 7:32 PM
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Woman’s racist rant against Asian woman filmed on train from Central Coast to Sydney

Woman’s racist rant against Asian woman filmed on train from Central Coast to Sydney | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A FOUL mouth commuter who abused children and hurled racist insults at others was last night taken to Wyong police station and charged with offensive conduct.
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August 23, 2014 7:31 PM
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Minister may refer fake offensive Facebook rants to police

Minister may refer fake offensive Facebook rants to police | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Multicultural affairs minister Matthew Guy may ask police to investigate a series of Facebook posts purporting to be one of his staffers making highly racist and sexist comments about senior Liberals.
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August 19, 2014 7:44 PM
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Clive Palmer won’t apologise for Chinese “mongrel” comments

Clive Palmer won’t apologise for Chinese “mongrel” comments | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
CLIVE Palmer is refusing to back down over his comments in which he labelled the Chinese “mongrels” and “bastards” as the government becomes increasingly frustrated by Palmer’s loose lips.
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August 14, 2014 6:01 PM
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US critics pan Chris Lilley's Jonah from Tonga 'brownface'

US critics pan Chris Lilley's Jonah from Tonga 'brownface' | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Chris Lilley's show Jonah from Tonga has started its run in the United States to a similar reaction it received in Australia - a mixture of poor reviews and calls for its scrapping due to perceived racism.
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August 10, 2014 5:08 AM
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More than half of BME university lecturers and staff have suffered racial abuse at work

More than half of BME university lecturers and staff have suffered racial abuse at work | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
More than half of black and ethnic minority lecturers and staff believe they have suffered racial discrimination at university, according to new research.
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August 7, 2014 9:38 PM
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Sam Newman accused of racism over Footy Show remarks

Sam Newman accused of racism over Footy Show remarks | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

CHANNEL Nine is investigating complaints that controversial star Sam Newman made a racist slur on the AFL Footy Show.

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August 5, 2014 6:44 PM
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BBC launches internal investigation into Top Gear

BBC launches internal investigation into Top Gear | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it

The BBC has held an internal investigation into Top Gear after a string of controversies involving the hit motoring show.

 

The Guardian said that a report examining its "culture and practices" has been sent to director of television Danny Cohen and that people working on the show were asked if they thought it was racist.

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August 4, 2014 6:22 PM
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Complaints pour in to Google over 'Bomb Gaza' app - World - NZ Herald News

Complaints pour in to Google over 'Bomb Gaza' app - World - NZ Herald News | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Google is facing criticism for continuing to allow Android mobile users to download a game called Bomb Gaza, in which players are required to drop bombs and avoid killing citizens - New Zealand Herald
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August 1, 2014 1:11 AM
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Liberal candidate Aaron Lane summoned to explain offensive tweets

Liberal candidate Aaron Lane summoned to explain offensive tweets | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
A Liberal candidate for this year's November state election has landed in hot water after a series of offensive tweets.
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July 23, 2014 7:02 PM
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Jews and Arabs refuse to be enemies

Jews and Arabs refuse to be enemies | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
Israeli's and Palestinians are taking to social media to show their desire for an end to the bloodiest conflict between the two warring nations in 15 years.

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July 21, 2014 6:35 AM
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Paul Casserly: Racist comedy - what are the rules?

Paul Casserly: Racist comedy - what are the rules? | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
I laughed out loud many times during the first episode of the school yard comedy Jonah from Tonga , even as I wondered if the mad genius of Chris Lilley may have gone to the same - New Zealand Herald
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July 15, 2014 7:48 PM
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Plenty care that Thorpe has come out by Dana Johannsen

Plenty care that Thorpe has come out by Dana Johannsen | Stop xenophobia | Scoop.it
One of the most tired phrases you hear from sports fans is no one cares. - New Zealand Herald
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July 3, 2014 8:22 PM
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Aussie NRL stars unite to stamp out racism

Rugby League stars Greg Inglis, Timana Tahu and Cameron Smith join the fight to stop racism in sport.
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