Towards an economy based on provision of human needs
A critical feature in Karl Marx’s theoretical construct of political economy provides a valuable insight on how economies in countries…
Guest Blogs & Sponsored Posts
Guest and sponsored opinion pieces published on The Daily Blog, offering diverse perspectives within clear editorial guidelines.
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Message from health professionals to health bosses: Please stop the spin
It is difficult to think of something more hazardous in Aotearoa New Zealand at the moment than the parlous state…
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Time to ‘Punch Up’?
How the right punch down for political gain (And how to beat them. Lessons from the UK) The always good…
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Maire Leadbeater – West Papua in the spotlight for tragic reason
The spotlight is again on West Papua following the killing of New Zealand pilot Glen Conning. His sad and untimely…
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A quiet Health New Zealand resignation that speaks volumes
From when I began my over three decades as Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists (ASMS) I…
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What’s behind cruelty to animals
When the political left uses a class analysis to consider the nature of capitalism in its various forms, it usually…
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GUEST BLOG: Pat O’Dea – Genocide in Sudan
Imperialist, colonialist or neo-colonialist powers faced with a popular revolt against their rule will often turn to genocide. “America has…
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Fairy Trina – Presenting a Pro-Palestinian Petition at Select Committee
I was at the select committee recently in Parliament with Moe Dahlan supporting his petition. He is asking the Government…
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John Luxton – Crikey New Zealand, we might have ourselves a problem and it’s a doozy.
I felt compelled to write this after an encounter I had with a prospective client. In the interests of full…
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John Luxton – Prosperity Gospel – Hypocrisy Defined
I’ve got to get this out, but first I need to make a disclaimer. I am an atheist. I wondered…