The Pandemic Response Was the Turning Point
Where does this leave us? It means that accountability is highly unlikely.
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Biden Withdraws From Race, Endorses Harris
Minutes after announcing his withdrawal on X, Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top of the ticket.
The Economic Folly of a Carbon Tax
Placing high costs on consumers based on unsettled science and unpredictable economic impacts is not a prudent policy approach.
The People’s Court of New Normal Germany
This is how it works in New Normal Germany if you are a critic of the authorities and refuse to meekly accept whatever punishment they want to summarily dish out for whatever they deem to be your thoughtcrimes.
Presidential Candidates Used to Be Picked by Party Conventions
Had the old system been in place this year, there’s a chance that the Democrats might have avoided their current predicament.
Might the Target of the Left Be Christianity Itself?
The hatred of God (nearly always wrapped in a panoply of pretend virtue) is indeed a most interesting phenomenon and, itself, not at all what it seems.
Sarah Is a World Champion at Disc Golf
“Despite the challenges, Sarah ended up winning the tournament by 18 shots. While it sounds like a significant lead, it doesn’t fully capture how hard she worked to achieve it,” her mum said.
Dealing With Today’s Small Māori Fringe
We can count ourselves lucky that the Māori Party fetches only three per cent of the total vote at election time and that, overwhelmingly, a majority of New Zealanders possessing some Māori ancestry give them a wide berth.
A Historical View of Today’s Political Theater
It wasn’t until the first-ever televised presidential debate occurred between John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960 that the idea of face-to-face debates became a common thing.
The ‘Acceptable’ Hatred of Jews
We need to make clear that antisemitic views are not acceptable and that those who hold them are going to be stigmatised by society. And that starts with you.
What Is the Role of Tobacco Interests in Making Government Policy?
It’s worth remembering that, ultimately, the cabinet has made all of these decisions on tobacco. It’s now on them to convince the public that they’re not in the pocket of “big tobacco”.
Govt Launches Academy Pilot for Youth
Teenagers declared to be Young Serious Offenders will face a stronger and escalated response, with more options for the Youth Court and Police.
New Zealand and Defending Trump
A future Trump administration will be looking closely at New Zealand's priorities. Are we ready?
Sitting Is the Opposite of Standing
Michelle Aitken Michelle is interested in the relationships between science, culture, and policy. She has a background in performing arts and hospitality, and is a MEAA member. Sitting Sitting is the opposite of standing Sitting is the opposite of running around Sitting is a wonderful thing to do As Particle’
The Coming Populist Revolt in Australia
Gary Johns Gary Johns is Chairman of Close the Gap Research Populism occurs when the masses revolt against the elites’ view of the world. Elite opinion does not often deal directly with popular opinion, that is, with the people who have to pay for elite opinion. When elites get it