Sarah Harte: Bullies think they rule the world, but small acts of hope change it

Many champions are out there shaping the world and quietly taking over the public square, writes Sarah Harte

Wed, 03 May, 2023 - 02:00

Last week was a bad one for big mouths and the big business that supports them.

Far-right populist Tucker Carlson was fired by Fox News. Over a seven-year stint, the network’s most popular prime-time host was credited as mainstreaming whackjob ideas previously residing on the fringes of the alt-right.

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