Social Alternatives is an independent, not-for-profit quarterly refereed journal. It is committed to the principles of social justice, commenting on important social issues of current concern or public debate. We publish practical and theoretical articles on relevant topics, as well as reviews, short stories, poems, graphics, comment, and critique. Contributions of stories up to 2,500 are invited, particularly on the theme of ‘peace’, by 15 November 2014. Email gbrock@usc.edu.au or download the submission requirements.