Metiria – she fought with the workers and the poor
As a Socialist, I say Thank you Metiria for being on our side fighting when it counts.
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GUEST BLOG: Vanessa Kururangi – “A Guide To Politics: Rules on How to Survive”.
“A Guide To Politics: How to survive”.
If you’re brown, don’t dream of conquering mountains.
If you’re a woman, don’t you start having an opinion.
If you’re intelligent, play that shit down.
If you have stretch marks, you don’t stand a chance.
If you have aroha, don’t share it with others.
If you extend your arms, it had better not be for a handout.
If you have a voice, keep it zipped.
If you have a skeleton, best you bury the whole house, not just the closet.
Also, learn to lie. -
Political Caption Competition
Just remember the double standards at play here
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The Daily Blog Open Mic – Thursday 10th August 2017
Announce protest actions, general chit chat or give your opinion on issues we haven’t covered for the day.
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Newshub Poll – National 44.4% Labour 33.1% BZ First 9.2% Green 8.3%
The vast majority of Labour’s gain is at the expense of NZ First and the Greens, Jacinda was only able to pull .8% away from National, and that should be a major worry.
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BREAKING: Neoliberal hate of the poor wins – Metiria resigns
…Metiria’s real crime was to challenge neoliberal cultural mythology and promise hope to beneficiaries that someone who shared their experience would force change for them.
Rich, white, male broadcasters have had their witch hunt and we have lost a civil rights hero. NZ is a poorer political landscape for it.
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Have The Greens Entered Their Jacobin Phase?
THE JACOBINS, along with “Madame Guillotine” and Robespierre’s Reign of Terror, will forever be associated with political extremism. So, the mere suggestion that our very own Green Party might be entering its Jacobin Phase is unlikely to be well received – especially by the Greens!
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Clean rivers for future generations – Jacinda Ardern
Labour will lead a nationwide effort to restore our rivers and lakes to a clean, swimmable state, says Leader of…
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Almost half of New Zealanders want a change in government – Ipsos
Almost half of New Zealanders want a change in government and 43% feel that the country is headed in the…
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Protect our Whistleblowers – Transparency International NZ
Transparency International New Zealand (TINZ) calls for better whistleblower protection. “Whistleblowers – and their protection – are important to preserving…