Palestinian people need help.
The recent flair up of violence is a result of entrapment of Palestinian people and an escalation in racist anti-semitic…
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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Prime Minister calls out the killing of Israelis but has been deathly quiet on the killing of Palestinians
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is correct to condemn Hamas killing Israeli civilians in its attacks on Israel this week. The…
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In praise of Winston Peters’ political role
I’m pleased Winston Peters is standing in this election. It’s best his half-baked, anti-Māori, anti-Treaty dog whistling is out in…
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Systemic misreporting on the Israeli occupation of Palestine and Palestinian resistance
Yesterday’s Hamas attack on Israel has bought the usual round of systemic misreporting by New Zealand news outlets as they…
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Hamas attacks Israel: The New Zealand government, along with other western governments, bears heavy responsibility
Whatever the eventual outcome of the Hamas attacks on Israel today, the New Zealand government bears heavy responsibility for the…
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Marijuana Media: Cannabis Party says no matter the question, cannabis is the answer!
The Legalise Cannabis Party makes an impact, plus other cannabis-based election news, and a round-up of worldwide weed on Marijuana…
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Reuters, Russia and Radio New Zealand
The standing ovation Canada’s parliament gave last Friday-fortnight to a 98 year-old veteran of the notorious Ukrainian Waffen-SS, a moment…
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Nostalgic for a joyous Left
I WAS A CAPTAIN COOK MAN, Grant Robertson was a Robbie Burns man. If you know anything about the great…
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Labour refuses to recognise Palestine – even after 104 years
PSNA supporters are livid Labour is refusing to recognise the state of Palestine a full 104 years after the first…
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Labour’s disconnect with the electorate – and with itself
There is a sea change happening in the wider electorate which is counter intuitive to what the polls are saying….