Merciless population-control
Since the beginning of 2021, as at 16 February, the Israeli Occupation has destroyed, seized or forced people to demolish…
Setting the Agenda
Political analysis and commentary shaping the progressive debate in Aotearoa New Zealand, focused on power, policy, and accountability.
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The Strange (And Sad) Demise Of Radio New Zealand
How to explain such wilful cultural vandalism? What drives RNZ’s Generation X bosses to tear down the public broadcaster’s proud tower with such venomous spite?
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Don’t tell Netanyahu: he’s been injected with an “Arab vaccine”
In response to Syd Jackson’s comment on ties: “I refuse to wear that white man’s noose around my neck” on my facebook page someone has replied “But it’s OK to get a white man’s vaccination in your body ????”.
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In The Know: Making Sense Of Labour’s Inaction.
ACCORDING TO PEOPLE “in the know”, Labour is awash with more cash than its seen in a very long time. Apparently, Jacinda Ardern’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis didn’t just net her party an unprecedented number of votes, it brought in tons of funds. While this happy situation endures, Labour is said to be polling and focus-grouping like there’s no tomorrow. The PM doesn’t just have her finger on the pulse of the nation, she’s reading its ECGs.
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In an age of digital disinformation, dropping level 1 media studies in NZ high schools is a big mistake
Primary and secondary school teachers engage with students who are constantly on devices — consuming, sharing and jointly creating texts, photos, videos and memes.
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The Words Of The Prophets
And the sign said, “The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls” ─ Paul…
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So will the public purse help top up Mike Hosking’s salary?
A big bonus for Mike Hosking could be on its way – paid for by you and me!
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Another New Zealand Middle East military deal fails Prime Minister’s ‘sniff test’
Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa says the Prime Minister should apply the ‘Middle East sniff test’ again. This time to a New Zealand government military deal with Israel.
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Dr Liz Gordon: A tie! A tie! My whole cultural identity for a necktie!
The origins of the necktie are in Europe, where a string of encounters between cultures, some ending in the mandatory…
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The deep-seated racism at the heart of the New Zealand Jewish Council
In their desperation to defend Israel, they are actively pressuring government ministers, members of parliament, newspaper editors, editorial staff, editors of blogs and public officials of all sorts and using the threat of the label “anti-semitic” to encourage these groups to “self-censor” in their criticism of Israel.