Jacob Holman
Jacob Holman is a writer and broadcaster for JOY 94.9, and is currently based in Melbourne. He Tweets far too much at @JacobLeigh.
Articles by Jacob Holman
Homophobia behind US ‘no gay scouts’ rule lives here too
This week, the board of the Boy Scouts of America will meet to discuss a change to its policy on…... Read more
Gillard, another PM who sucks up to the religious right
Did anyone seriously predict that Australia’s first female, unmarried, atheist, living-in-sin prime minister would end up being the religious right’s…... Read more
Australia edges closer to a gay old time at the altar
It hasn’t been a very good week for the anti-gay marriage people in this country. The results from two independent…... Read more
The GOP, God, guns and gays
On Wednesday, Iowa voters were the first in the union to ink their index finger, so to speak, handing Mitt…... Read more
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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
