GUEST BLOG: Comrade Dave Brownz – How (not) to smash fascism
There is a lot of crying out now about ‘fascism’ with the ascension of Trump. Trump may be a crypto-,…
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GUEST BLOG: Maire Leadbeater – Indonesian Military Sensitivity revealing
Earlier this month, the touchy Indonesian military commander in chief, Gatot Nurmantyo, set off a mini diplomatic storm with Australia. He took offence at teaching materials in use at a Perth military base where some of his officers were being trained.
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GUEST BLOG: Lois Griffiths – More to the Azaria Story
Superficially much media coverage is being given to Israeli soldier Elor Azaria’s being found guilty of manslaughter, after shooting a 21-year old Palestinian who posed no threat.
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GUEST BLOG: Arthur Taylor – Xmas mail, New Serco allegations, and Peter Leitch
I am reliably informed that the I.D.U. rate (positive drug test results) at SERCO Wiri is at least 25%….i.e. one quarter of the prisoners have tested positive for drug use
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GUEST BLOG: Comrade Dave Brownz – 1917-2017: Happy Bolshevik New Year!
New Years celebrations are bitter sweet, reflecting past failures and future hopes. Except New Year today has lost its significance. It is a cultural hangover alienated from its origins as the celebration of mid-winter. While observing Matariki (literally the ‘eyes of god’) in Aotearoa celebrates the mid-winter as recognition of the renewal of life, it is as a cultural ritual detached from economic reality.
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TDB EXCLUSIVE: Alan Johnson – The horrific truth about Bill English’s State Housing Privatisation
In essence then the National led Government has washed its hands of any direct involvement in providing housing in Tauranga and a well-respected charity – the IHC, has provided it with the cover and the excuse to do this.
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GUEST BLOG: Ben Peterson – 2016- the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sleepy New Zealand might feel a world away from the political storms brewing in the US and Europe. We are not as isolated as it may seem. The NZ election might not be til next year, but 2016 showed important possibilities and dangers for those who want to see progressive change.
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GUEST BLOG: Lois Griffiths – WHAT ARE THEY AFRAID OF ? THE TRUTH MAYBE?
The US State Department has denied an entry visa to 15 year old Palestinian Ahed Tamini . She has been invited by FOSNA (Friends of Sabeel North America) to take part in an US speaking tour beginning in mid-January, No Child Behind Bars , Living Resistance.
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GUEST BLOG: Mike Lee – Why we urgently need rail to the Airport
Deliberately excluding route protection for future rail to the airport is one of the most irresponsible planning decisions I have witnessed during my time in Auckland local government.
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GUEST BLOG: Kieran Robert Kelly – Trump’s Straw Nazis: A Horror Story
People have been digesting the appointment of Stephen Bannon as Trump’s chief strategist and the sudden rise in overt racism and Nazi symbology. There are people saying “Heil Trump”, giving Nazi salutes, and spray-painting swastikas in alarming numbers. The US is a large, populous, diverse country, but there is clearly something of significance here beyond just a few ignorant teenagers with spraycans and emotional issues.