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The Weight We Refuse to Carry

On prejudice, grief, and a fragile nation

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Daniel James
Jul 11, 2025
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A warning, this article coves some heavy themes and mentions the name of a deceased Aboriginal man. Go easy. x

Words have weight. Attitudes have consequence. They shape people and events. They fortify institutions and predetermine outcomes. They can turn a boy into a threat in the eyes of the state, instead of a young man yearning for care. This week in…

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