Māori Party Thumbs Its Nose at Democracy
Takuta Ferris’ bill should be rubbished by all the other parties in parliament. But with Labour and the Greens desperate to return to office, I predict that their leaders will weasel over Ferris’ bill.
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When Ideas Become Too Dangerous to Platform
Foster’s message was a warning – about how powerful institutions can manipulate public perception, weaponise fear, and suppress dissent, all while cloaking themselves in the language of public good.
What Science Can’t Decide for You
If there is scientific uncertainty, there must be political humility. And where there is a conflict between centralized knowledge and individual agency, liberty must remain the rule – not the exception.
The US-China Cold War Heats Up
Agroterror and spy games. US authorities foil a chilling and dastardly plot in America’s heartland.
To Revive Democracy and Maximise Liberty
By making our system more competitive, accountable and representative, we can limit the size, power (and arrogance) of government, and maximize liberty in the process.
Ex Christchurch Resident Faces Life
His websites generated more than 17 million US dollars in revenue. He faces a possible life sentence when he is sentenced on 25 September.
Mental Health: What About Nutrition?
Food isn’t just fuel – it’s medicine. And in the fight for better mental health, what we eat may be our most powerful tool yet.
Dangerous Belittling of Our Freedom and Rights
People need to be clear about which principles are fundamental. Otherwise, hard-won liberties are easily lost. The government’s Legislation Guidelines spell out the fundamental importance of respect for the dignity of the individual.
Going Against the Current: Ethos Alliance
Ethos not only offers support for clients and assistance through its alliance of lawyers. It is also engaged in education via public speaking events and media work and vocational support for Christian lawyers and students.
Time for a Stocktake
Let’s hope that in 18 months’ time the coalition has succeeded in growing the economy, generating jobs, and raising living standards, and also successfully instigated what we voted for at the last election: equality under the law in a colourblind society.
High on Health: Aging Better With Coffee
Another study details benefits from having a hot cup of java – or three.
Widespread GOP Gains Sounds Alarm for Dems
Some 435 counties were more Democratic in 2024 compared to 2012, while an astounding 2,678 counties became more Republican during that time period.
China’s Strengths Aren’t That Strong
China’s productivity growth is weak, its exports still rely on foreign inputs, and its AI sector is driven more by policy than by independent discovery.
Winning the Cool Kids Over
We must meet the people where they are. Few of us like the fact that everything is either mandatory or banned. It’s an anger and frustration that we can convert into excitement.
USSS Ordered the Cocaine to Be Destroyed
There are strict narcotics evidence retention policies for many federal law enforcement agencies.