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In Praise of Votes for 16-Year-Olds
Employed, unemployed, very ancient, young, professional, non-professional, tax payer, tax imbiber: all are part of the body politic and all may have their say.
Employers Are Punching Themselves in the Face
If you’re only hiring children, then don’t complain that they’re lazy and annoying.
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[The Good Oil] Stuff Up of the Day
Check out the latest media stuff ups both locally and around the world.
New Vaccine Health Study’s Loaded Agenda
When it comes to personal physical health, we have a basic responsibility to thoroughly vet all authorities at all times, especially those clad in white lab coats.
The Erosion of Free Speech
Therefore, it is crucial that we remain alert to global digital regulation trends and actively defend freedom of expression, avoiding the adoption of European models, as freedom is lost gradually, slice by slice, through centralized decisions.
Inflation ticks up, but rate cut still likely as economy cools
“There is considerable spare capacity in the economy.”
Robot royalty: Ai-Da unveils King Charles portrait at UN
“Presenting my portrait of His Majesty King Charles III is not just a creative act..."
Trump rejects WHO power grab on pandemics
“We will put Americans first in all our actions."
‘We’ve lost the thread’: trans insiders admit the movement is stuck
“People know the movement is stuck.”
Stanford signals major NCEA overhaul as internal assessments, credit-chasing erode credibility
“There really isn’t an option to do nothing.”
‘Wellbeings’ out, focus in: National pushes back on council mission creep
“We want ratepayers to get value for money.”
Watchdog clears banks over net zero climate lending claims
“We still think it was the right course of action.”
‘Trust Us’
When governments systematically deny the information needed for accountability, they’re not protecting democracy – they’re destroying it.
State media director tied to court gag order in police child and bestiality porn scandal
“Linda Clark chose to represent Jevon McSkimming."