The Liberal Agenda

Commentary examining neoliberalism, economic inequality, and the political forces shaping modern New Zealand society.

Martyn Bradbury · Most Recent Blogs · The Liberal Agenda

The pale stale male revolt, Laurel/Yanni, the crucial ingredient for Trumpism, why Jordan Peterson is winning and maybe, just maybe we should get Roseanne her show back
ByMartyn Bradbury 3 June 2018

Resentment and backlash from men barley coping with their own amputated emotional range is why he has surged in online popularity. Peterson is not winning because of any universal truth revelations, he’s winning because broken men are so desperate for a way to feel good about themselves that being told to stand tall, clean their rooms and the intricacies of Lobster DNA look palatable.

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The Liberal Agenda – Protest outside of Jacinda Ardern’s Office: Action on the Sanctions
ByThe Daily Blog 16 May 2018

What: Action on the Sanctions: Protest outside of Jacinda Ardern’s Office demanding an end to sanctions on sole parents. There will be speeches by community representatives and parents.

Where: 658 New North Road, Mt Albert, Auckland.

When: 12.00 – 1pm, Friday the 18th of May.

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The 2018 Voyager NZ Media Awards
ByMartyn Bradbury 15 May 2018

I was fortunate enough to get a guest ticket to go along with Voyager to the NZ Media Awards last week. It’s a big moment for Voyager, they are stepping up to sponsor the awards because their leader and founder, Seeby Woodhouse, believes passionately in journalism.

I support his vision, and who am I to turn down an open bar?

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My Top 15 NZ songs for NZ Music Month
ByMartyn Bradbury 14 May 2018

I was a DJ once.

Clarke Gayford and I did a show on Channel Z.

I liked music.

Here are my top 15 NZ songs for NZ Music Month. With fierce justifications.

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CPAG’s nationwide post budget events
ByThe Daily Blog 13 May 2018

Find out what the impact of Budget 2018 will be for families and children, in Child Poverty Action Group’s 2018 Post Budget presentations.

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The Liberal Agenda – BDS call for action
ByLeslie Bravery 13 May 2018

The Palestinian BDS National Committee, Palestinian civil society’s largest coalition, calls on people of conscience, unions, municipalities, political parties, social…

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The Liberal Agenda – Inaugural Professorial Address AUT Public Lecture Series 2018
ByThe Daily Blog 9 May 2018

WHAT: AUT Inaugural Professorial Address
WHEN: Tuesday 15th, 4.30pm
WHERE: WA Conference Centre, AUT City Campus

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The Liberal Agenda: Happy 200th birthday Karl Marx! Auckland forum and screening
ByThe Daily Blog 8 May 2018

WHAT: The Young Karl Marx film screening to celebrate Marx’s 200th Birthday.

WHEN: 12th May Thursday 7pm

WHERE: Unite Union, 6a Western Springs Rd, Kingsland.

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The micro-aggression review of Avengers: Infinity War
ByMartyn Bradbury 6 May 2018

Radical environmentalist, solo dad and Mens Rights Activist, Thanos, has mansplained himself into believing the only sustainable way forward for the Universe is a radical heteropatriarchy that kills off half the population of every planet while turning all waste body matter into biodegradable plant fertiliser.

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J Day midday today Auckland Albert Park
ByMartyn Bradbury 5 May 2018

If we want real cannabis reform, the simple truth is that we can’t rely on spineless and gutless politicians who are so easily swayed by the vested interests that profit from prohibition.

We must do it ourselves.

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