Armed Cops turning up to strikes is unacceptable, where is the Minister for Police on this?
It only takes one dumb panicked ill-trained cop to suddenly escalate events.
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On a brief history of death threats
The attempt by some to make the latest threat a unique moment in history is embarrassing.
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Miracles and migrants
Over the years I’ve had gripping conversations with people who’ve said I don’t belong on the Left of politics because of my socially conservative views. Conversely, folk on the Right have said they wouldn’t welcome me because of my perceived economic liberalism.
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NZer of the Year Dr Lance O’Sullivan joins The People’s Budget
Just when you thought The People’s Budget hosted by Bryan Bruce and with panelists Rod Oram, Sue Bradford, Russel Norman, Efeso Collins, Professor Jane Kelsey and Julia Whaipooti was a great way to debate if neoliberal economics can build a well being budget, news tonight that NZer of the Year, Dr Lance O’Sullivan will also be joining the panel.
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Parliament has a toxic culture – when you consider what public service do to beneficiaries are you surprised?
Let’s dump the faux shock, it’s beneath our collective intelligence.
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The arrogance and ignorance of Alfred Ngaro is as breathtaking as his misplaced self-assured smugness
I feel stupid even having to state something so obvious, but post the Alabama decision and the rise of the religious right wanting to control women’s bodies, it’s time for clear cut and serious pushback.
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ACT vs Greens, culture wars & threatening Golriz
In the culture war between ACT and the Greens – ACT says freedom of speech trumps all while the Greens argue micro aggressions lead directly to macro violence.
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Wellbeing budget delivers for Ambos’ wages, St John already making moves to spend elsewhere – First Union
After months of industrial action to draw attention to the low wages and poor conditions of work, Ambulance Professionals are…
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ITF condemns suspension of union members in Auckland
The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) strongly condemns the 30-day suspension without pay of union members by the Spanish employer…
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Robertson’s Budget $6 Billion Short – Social Credit
Finance Minister Grant Robertson’s budget later this month could have contained an additional $6 billion in spending without costing taxpayers…