Best NZ Left, Independent and Progressive Political opinion daily reading list
Because so much of the mainstream media is polluted by right wing free market ideologues pushing corporate interests:
TDB daily collates the best NZ Left Wing, Independent and Progressive Political Opinion and includes the best international voices.
Unlike Victoria University’s The Democracy Project, this will never be behind a Paywall.
DOMESTIC:
Bryan Bruce – I don’t really understand why Winston Peter’s wants to have English as the lead language for government departments.
Kigntlyviews – Must we start the day with a fit of the giggles?
Gordon Campbell on tomorrow, and the spirit of Moana Jackson
The Kākā by Bernard Hickey – This Government has an inflation problem too
Newsroom – All voices welcomed by Luxon, but did he hear them?
Waatea News – Performance art in Waitangi welcome
RNZ – Waitangi 2024: Thousands stand in unity to challenge government on Treaty principles
Otaihanga Second Opinion – Unsafe hospital staffing and enthusiasm; struggle and consciousness
Chris Lynch Christchurch’s Newsroom – Large fire in Kirwee contained, but Fire and Emergency issue warning
The Daily Blog – Tim Selwyn – Waitangi speeches, Treaty principles and where is Britain when you need her?
The Daily Blog – Chris Luxon and his Amazing Technicolor dream skin-suit
The Daily Blog – MEDIAWATCH: Jarrod Gilbert highlights all that is wrong in NZ Politics and Police
The Daily Blog – 19th Century white settler privilege has been smacked down at Waitangi 2024
INTERNATIONAL:
Crikey – Calls for further ‘Gas the Jews’ investigation as group behind footage mocks police finding
Caitlin Johnstone – CNN’s CEO Is Making Staff Churn Out Israel Propaganda
Jacobin – Nikki Haley Was Never a Moderate
The Washington Post – Historic rains pour over Southern California; half a million without power
Haaretz – Is the U.S. Finally Calling Iran’s Bluff With Strikes on Tehran-backed Militias?
The Guardian – Does Starmer care that his Gaza stance is angering and repelling Muslim voters? I see no sign that he does
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