Hegseth’s Drone Strategy and What’s Next
The lag in drone development and integration left US forces critically vulnerable in a domain we once pioneered but failed to fully embrace. However, hope is not lost.
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Power Isn’t Moving Fast Enough
To lead in the AI age, America will need more than chips and capital. It needs clearer rules, faster transactions between energy producers and AI developers, and a system that rewards coordination just as much as production.
Was Jimmy Kimmel Really Censored?
Now, the primal roar of legacy media echoes throughout the left wing, co-opting the slogan of free expression...
The Man With the Dezi Freeman Poster
At this very moment, politicians will be writing legislation that further empowers and emboldens police and the government to engage in state-sanctioned violence and further erode freedom of expression and civil liberties.
When Symbols Speak Louder Than Substance
If celebrity activists truly seek justice for civilians in Gaza, they must move beyond slogans and symbols.
Changes to Adoption Laws Keep Children at the Core
This reform is a welcome shift in focus. It sends a clear message: New Zealand will not be a destination for exploitative or unsafe adoption practices.
Māori Want to Talk About Genocide
Just not the genocide they committed against the Moriori.
The Dangers of Comprehensive Sexuality Education
Kim in Wales explains what we’re grappling with across the world, and we are concerned that it’s NOT been removed from NZ’s education system.
Countries Officially Recognise a State of Palestine
Many countries have since condemned the war and a number have chosen to acknowledge Palestinian statehood.
To Save Gen Z
We must continue to challenge inquisitive students with ideas they may never have heard. And we should identify and mentor Gen Z’s bold, rising, leaders in early careers who’ve shown a commitment to critical thinking and free speech.
‘Hate Speech’ Is Not Real
Whether or not speech is ‘hate’ speech is totally subjective. What is one man’s hate is another man’s sensible observation.
No, the World Isn’t Ending
If you call your boss stupid and your boss takes offense, he/she ‘the boss’ has every right to can you from working in the office. ‘Free speech’ does not apply to the employee-employer relationship.
Why New Zealand Must Not Reward Hamas With Statehood
New Zealand should withhold recognition until Palestinians themselves demonstrate readiness for peaceful statehood. Anything else would be a betrayal. The obstacle to peace has never been Israel’s refusal to allow a Palestinian state. It has been Palestinian leaders’ refusal to accept a Jewish one.
Arise From the Ashes: The Untold Details
Very serious allegations were made against the Arise Church which troubled us all – but they were only ever ‘allegations’. And many of the allegations were made in the media – which we should always be very wary of.
The Right Response
The conduct of Charlie Kirk before his assassination, and the likes of Israel and Maria Folau, give us a good idea of how we should respond to the increasing challenges in society.