The Disinformation Game
WHEN IT COMES to the disinformation game, the Russians have got “form”. Perhaps their most nefarious exercise in deceiving the world is the evil concoction known as The Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
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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Arguing About China
ARGUING ABOUT CHINA is fast becoming a “thing” – especially on the Left.
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Andy Haden – the giant who bowed to a lofty mountain: international solidarity
All Black great Andy Haden has died and the tributes are flowing for his rugby prowess along with commentary about the various controversies he involved himself with – most importantly his strong support for rugby contacts with apartheid South Africa.
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To stop exploitation “ordinarily resident” New Zealanders need permanent residence
This is a chance in a generation to do the right thing to those who have been so cruelly exploited and abused by the state as well as private employers.
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Killing The Nats With, Of All Things, Kindness.
The Mike Hoskings of this world are telling New Zealanders not to believe the numbers thrown up by Newshub’s Reid Research poll. They simply cannot accept that the social solidarity which was asked for, and given, during the period of Lockdown has paid such handsome political dividends. Clearly, they are no historians.
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Dr Liz Gordon: Rethinking education
On Saturday I attended the Alternative Aotearoa meeting in Wellington. This was a fantastic event, organised by my friend and fellow Daily Blogger John Minto. I think what stood out for me was the large number of young people, pākeha, Māori and Pacifica who spoke passionately about the need for change in so many aspects of New Zealand life.
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Global survival depends on reason and mutual respect
A UK charity, Lawyers for Palestinian Human Rights (LPHR), that works to protect and promote Palestinian human rights and the international rule of law, has recently published its Child Right Bulletin for 1 May-30 June 2020. Some examples from the bulletin reveal a little of Israel’s contemptuous violations against Palestinian minors, even young children.
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Why Is The Left Not Opposing The West’s New Cold War With China?
ANTI-RACISM IS BIG at the moment – very big. Why, then, are so many on the left of politics, both here and overseas, climbing aboard the Western powers’ New Cold War Express?
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NZ First’s St Anger Moment ?
Over the weekend, NZ First did something rather remarkable for a smaller party. They turned 27.
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The art of walking forward
Judith ‘the Crusher’ Collins dispenses with any attempts to sing by Jacinda’s songbook. She’s confident enough in her own beliefs and her own ideologies to carry not just her own luggage (and baggage), but to do it with chutzpah. She is apologetic to no-one for her views, her past, her ambition, her policies, her eye on the end prize, or her decisiveness.