On Legoland and Burkha Bans
The alternative is ongoing decline or an adoption of colourblind authoritarianism which would see us acquiesce to ongoing reductions in freedom in the name of public safety whilst gaining nothing for it.
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Large Scale Perspective on the Heat
Despite the breathless coverage of scorching heat in Europe and the US, the global reality is far less dramatic – most of the planet’s population is experiencing typical or cooler conditions.
The Latest Government Spending Review
Taking the high-spend, high-tax economy to a whole new level.
Mass Vaccination Plan Raises Alarms
Critics argue that these efforts, paired with vaccine development, risk engineering the very outbreaks that officials are now preparing to contain. They question whether authorities are laying the groundwork for a vaccine-driven public health emergency.
Residents Say They Could Do Without Cycleways
In a number of cases these submitters argue that the current number of cyclists they see in the area does not justify the investment, suggesting that the cycleway is unlikely to be well utilised.
Trump Acted to Fulfill a Long-Term Promise
Israel and the United States have acted to end this forever war, not ignite a new one.
NZ Children Need Much Better From the Minister of Education
Eagleman’s book – The Brain: The Story of You – would be a recommended read for the minister.
Is This Against British or European Interests?
Several commentators have already highlighted the prospect of a new refugee crisis, with one suggesting it could be the “largest refugee crisis in history”.
Tens of Thousands March in Dublin
Anti-Establishment rally ‘shakes Ireland’s capital’.
They Are Dreaming
I don’t know what Kennedy thinks about AI, but I am truly grateful he did not appoint a short-sighted computer to replace the committee, instead trusting in common sense. I second that.
How Sick Is New Zealand?
New Zealand doesn’t need more AI-run hospitals or a $10 billion digital health overhaul. We need real food, strong bodies, clear minds, and healthy kids raised in fresh air and sunlight.
The Faces Behind the Horror
This is not just a social issue. It’s a moral failure. A cultural rot. A political embarrassment. The state has failed.