Anthony Levin
Anthony Levin is a lawyer who has also written for Men’s Style, FHM and Prospect Magazine (UK). He has written comedy for TV and his work appears regularly in the magazines of strange lands such as New Zealand and Finland. He is currently working on his first novel.
Articles by Anthony Levin
2013 Election: Our very own conscience vote
Project forward 100 years. Tony Abbott’s great-granddaughter is Prime Minister and leader of the Green Liberals. She’s about to address…... Read more
We must bring religion in on the push to ban circumcision
In June, a regional appellate court in Cologne, Germany determined that performing circumcision on a male child for religious reasons,…... Read more
Misogyny didn’t end with the era of Mad Men
As Season 5 of Mad Men approaches with the promise of more excoriating social commentary, it’s fitting to reflect on…... Read more
We’re killing the internet with our own triviality
Since its inception in the 1990s, governments have long since recognized the democratising functions of the web. But control has…... Read more
Without beauty in sport, we might go looking elsewhere
“Beauty is not the goal of competitive sports”, wrote author David Foster Wallace, “but high-level sports are a prime venue…... Read more
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The Punch is moving house
Good morning Punchers. After four years of excellent fun and great conversation, this is the final post…
Will Pope Francis have the vision to tackle this?
I have had some close calls, one that involved what looked to me like an AK47 pointed my way, followed…
Advocating risk management is not “victim blaming”
In a world in which there are still people who subscribe to the vile notion that certain victims of sexual…
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choice ringside rantings
From: Hasbro, go straight to gaol, do not pass go
Tim says:
They should update other things in the game too. Instead of a get out of jail free card, they should have a Dodgy Lawyer card that not only gets you out of jail straight away but also gives you a fat payout in compensation for daring to arrest you in the first place. Instead of getting a hotel when you… [read more]From: A guide to summer festivals especially if you wouldn’t go
Kel says:
If you want a festival for older people or for families alike, get amongst the respectable punters at Bluesfest. A truly amazing festival experience to be had of ALL AGES. And all the young "festivalgoers" usually write themselves off on the first night, only to never hear from them again the rest of… [read more]Gentle jabs to the ribs
Superman needs saving
Can somebody please save Superman? He seems to be going through a bit of a crisis. Eighteen months ago,… Read more
