GUEST BLOG: Kelvin Smythe – Children of the poor: Bitter and cynical strategy on education and poverty
John Key: ‘We can count rodents easily – neglected, abused or sick children living in cold, damp houses not so much.’ Stuff, 3 October, 2016.
Author: The Daily Blog
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Labour Weekend – the tears and the joy
We have been truly saddened today by the news of Helen Kelly’s passing. Her dedication to good jobs and good lives for working people was total. Her leadership – especially in this last year of her terminal illness – was inspiring. We salute her for the life she gave and the lives she has saved. This Labour Weekend will be hers. Rest in Peace Helen.
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Political Caption Competition
“Shhhh, focus on nasty old Donald Trump and his sexism, it’ll make the realisation I’m bought and paid for by Wall Street that much more fun once I’m elected”
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TDB Top 5 International Stories: Saturday 15th October 2016
5: Is Trump’s Rise a Result of America Declaring War on Institutions That Make Democracy Possible?
4: What We’ve Learned From the Wikileaks Clinton Campaign Emails So Far
3: Israel suspends UNESCO ties over al-Aqsa resolution
2: Aide Planted Anti-Bank Comments in One Paid Clinton Speech to Throw Reporters Off the Scent
1: Donald Trump’s collapse has Democrats eyeing once safe Republican seats -
The Daily Blog Open Mic – Saturday 15th October 2016
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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‘Loss of a compassionate warrior’ – ASMS
The loss of a compassionate warrior “Helen Kelly was a compassionate warrior who fought for the rights of ordinary working…
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E tū pays tribute to Helen Kelly
From E tū National Secretary, Bill Newson: Our comrade, sister, leader, and founding E tū Life Member Helen Kelly has…
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MWU mourns the loss of Helen Kelly
The passing of Helen Kelly is deeply mourned by Meat Workers Union members across New Zealand. “Helen worked tirelessly for…
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TDB Top 5 International Stories: Friday 14th October 2016
5: U.S. Enters Yemen War Directly for the First Time With Attack on Houthis
4: Journalist James Risen: CIA Torture Methods Caused Long-Term Psychological Harm to Former Prisoners
3: Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88
2: Bob Dylan Doesn’t Need a Nobel Prize
1: Trump blames sexual assault claims on collusion between Clinton and media -
The Daily Blog Open Mic – Friday 14th October 2016
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
