The Daily Blog Open Mic – Monday 13th August 2018
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
Author: The Daily Blog
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Plastic pollution? (Almost) Business as Usual – why the plastic bag ban is barely a victory
with most policy announcements, the devil is in the detail. And though it might seem churlish, if you look closer, this is more a victory for public relations than it is for our environment. As usual, political measures are too little, too late, and not even what they seem.
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Dr Liz Gordon – Putting us first
I got to thinking that, while the government is doing a lot of things, I have yet to hear any sign of a ‘buy New Zealand’ strategy emanating from Government. Aren’t we over neo-liberalism enough yet to know that it is good business to make and buy our own stuff?
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GUEST BLOG: Arthur Taylor – new strides at Waikeria prison
I had a productive session this week with Prison Inspector Jason Eakins regarding some recent issues I raised with the Inspectorate .
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GUEST BLOG: Roger Fowler – Sweden issues demands – but will Peters say anything?
The stark contrast of two governments to the illegal hijacking of flotilla boats & their citizens
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The Liberal Agenda – What does a Green Economy means for NZ?
A Public Forum on a sustainable economy
Western Springs
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AAAP calls on Housing Minister to act to protect tenants
Government work scheme risks becoming corporate subsidy The Government recently announced the Mana in Mahi scheme, which aims to subsidise…
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TDB midyear freedom of speech contributions drive
Brothers and sisters, Comrades – the last couple of months have shown us all just how crucial free speech platforms are right now, if you want to support independent blogs who have fought to champion those spaces, then we need your help.
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The Liberal Agenda – Send ‘jailhouse lawyer’ Arthur Taylor to Criminal Justice Summit Wellington 20-22 August
Arrange for inmate, advocate and successful litigator Arthur Taylor to bring his unique experience and insight to this historic Hui. We want him to attend in person, and be able to do a presentation.
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GUEST BLOG: Hone Hararwira – Israel doesn’t want you to see this
Whenever a dictatorship says “don’t show this” we have an obligation to show it far and wide …