Peter Lewis

Political reporter Josh Butler and the executive director of Essential Media, Peter Lewis, discuss the first Guardian Essential poll following Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press Club

Coherent decision-making and internal accountability are critical to meeting this manic moment

Put-in-Bay will explode with music and patriotism as Declaration 250 takes over South Bass Island. The three-day event at Perry’s Victory Memorial features rock legends, local icons, marching bands, living history, and a massive fireworks finale. All concerts and displays are free, making it one of the summer’s most anticipated island celebrations. Find out who’s performing and why this historic date matters.

A clean bill of health is only ever temporary. It’s critical Labor continues to test its thinking both inside the party and the broader community

Political reporter Josh Butler speaks with the executive director of Essential, Peter Lewis, about the health of the government at the halfway point of Anthony Albanese’s second term as prime minister

Ten years after my first Essential column for the Guardian, another centrist government is confronting a global bin fire in the face of a resurgence of populism

Phasing out of the grant means families who were counting on the $1,200 contribution will lose a tool that helped them begin saving

When we last polled attitudes to membership, I argued the first act of resistance is to join something. Ten years on, that project is even more urgent

What was once tossed aside from Great Lakes fishing is now generating millions. A new report shows fish scales, skin and organs are being turned into pet t

Political reporter and live blogger Krishani Dhanji speaks with Essential Media chair Peter Lewis about One Nation’s win at the Western Australian byelection and how Pauline Hanson’s party is tapping into low social engagement