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This Is a Warning About Civil Debate
New Zealand, like America, must decide whether we will protect the space for robust, respectful debate – or whether we will surrender to a culture of fear where ideas are met not with words, but with violence.
Brainwashed Boomers Are Happy to Kill
Whatever happened to fighting the system? Nowadays, Boomers seem the most radicalized by it and have become willing pawns in protecting the establishment.
You May Kill a Man
Charlie showed that a true free-speech champion listens, seeks to understand, allows disagreement, and is willing to admit when they are wrong or have more to learn. And he embodied what it means to stand strong in your convictions and share your perspectives boldly.
We Can’t Value ‘Ancient Wisdom’ Over Science
For science to survive the culture wars, scientists must be willing to evaluate indigenous knowledge without dismissing it outright or accepting its veracity uncritically, but duly evaluating it on merit, regardless of cultural significance.
Toby Rogers’ Statement to the Permanent Subcommittee
If we stop exposing children to these hazards in the first place, that would stop the epidemics of chronic illness in children. Now we must summon the political will to act.
Why Is the Guardian Still Calling Charlie Kirk “Far Right”?
Why is the left not examining its own virulence, causticity and bigotry?
I Am Human
Ardern, what you did was unthinkable. You ruled like a tyrant, enforced obedience like a dictator, and left lives shattered in your wake. The punishment you face isn’t a courtroom, it’s reality. You are not welcome in New Zealand.
The Mystery About Hipkins’ Claim
The Covid-19 royal commission says it has no knowledge of a suppression order that would prevent Labour leader Chris Hipkins from appearing at a public hearing to detail his decision-making during the pandemic.
The Other Side of the Story
The more the state does, the more the state is expected to do.
The Resort for Those Without Reason
The assassination of Charlie Kirk is yet another sad illustration that too many prefer violence to rational debate.
They Are Losing Our Trust
The coalition has a lot on its hands, but it is in danger of throwing away the next election because it is losing the respect and trust of voters. ACT and New Zealand First are raising legitimate concerns about the coalition’s direction. National needs to listen and learn, before it’s too late.
The Spirit of Work
Hard work is a virtue. There is no line between work and life: they are the same. We used to know that.
Imputed Rent Is a Misguided Policy
When supply meets demand, things become more affordable, and we should focus on eliminating and changing policies that limit the supply of housing rather than instituting misguided policies driven by jealousy.