
Politics at Lunchtime
Our popular Politics at Lunchtime courses offer short classes discussing issues of local, national and international politics. Be informed and stay informed with WEA.
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"The Voice" Referendum - What It Means and What Next
<p>There have only been 44 referendums to amend Australia’s constitution and of those only 8 have resulted in a “yes” vote. “The Voice” referendum is the first referendum of this millennium and the
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Why Did the USSR Collapse in 1991?
<p>On the 21st December 1991 the distinctive Communist hammer and sickle flag of the USSR was lowered and replaced by the tricolour of the Russian Federation. By the 26th December, all 15 republics of
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Who Wants to be President?
<p>The candidates are off and running in the 2024 US Presidential election. In fact, most of them have been running for a year or more! Find out who are the frontrunners.</p>
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...Who Wants to be President?
<p>The candidates are off and running in the 2024 US Presidential election. In fact, most of them have been running for a year or more! Find out who are the frontrunners.</p>
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Jimmy Carter - The Real Legacy
<p>Jimmy Carter was in many ways unfairly defined as a president who messed up. The Irangate affair which many suspect was organised by Ronald Regan and his team defined Carter as a weak president.
...Jimmy Carter - The Real Legacy
<p>Jimmy Carter was in many ways unfairly defined as a president who messed up. The Irangate affair which many suspect was organised by Ronald Regan and his team defined Carter as a weak president.
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Is Ukraine Losing Support from the West?
<p>The Republicans are backing away from the support of Ukraine and the funding for the war. With Donald Trump back in the presidency running race he is definitely anti-Ukraine funding. He is also pro
...Is Ukraine Losing Support from the West?
<p>The Republicans are backing away from the support of Ukraine and the funding for the war. With Donald Trump back in the presidency running race he is definitely anti-Ukraine funding. He is also pro
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Two "Gates" - Two Case Studies in the Abuses of Power
<p>Watergate 1972-1974 USA and Partygate UK 2020-2022 have much in common. Richard Nixon was the first American President to resign in 1974 after he could no longer sustain the fallout from the
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