Today on Pearls and Irritations
I am a Sydney delivery rider. Here’s what the new minimum wage won’t fix
A new minimum hourly rate is a major improvement for delivery riders, but platform incentives still reward speed, dangerous conditions and risk-taking.
Trump ranks himself the greatest president. His record says he's the worst
“No one really wants to hear what kids think about this stuff”: Young people rely on public protest
When scrutiny of China ties becomes a loyalty test
Pakistan has failed its women amid rising sexual violence
Read more articles
About
Pearls and Irritations is an Australian platform for the exchange of ideas from a progressive, liberal perspective, with an emphasis on peace and justice.
We publish informed analysis and commentary on issues that matter to Australians, with a focus on politics, public policy, foreign policy and world affairs, defence and security, the economy, media, the arts and religion.
Pearls and Irritations is funded only by reader donations.