Large Scale Perspective on the Heat
Despite the breathless coverage of scorching heat in Europe and the US, the global reality is far less dramatic – most of the planet’s population is experiencing typical or cooler conditions.
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The Latest Government Spending Review
Taking the high-spend, high-tax economy to a whole new level.
Pride Has Been Humbled, Now for It to Fall
Trump didn’t kill ‘Pride’: it killed itself.
Mass Vaccination Plan Raises Alarms
Critics argue that these efforts, paired with vaccine development, risk engineering the very outbreaks that officials are now preparing to contain. They question whether authorities are laying the groundwork for a vaccine-driven public health emergency.
Residents Say They Could Do Without Cycleways
In a number of cases these submitters argue that the current number of cyclists they see in the area does not justify the investment, suggesting that the cycleway is unlikely to be well utilised.
Trump Acted to Fulfill a Long-Term Promise
Israel and the United States have acted to end this forever war, not ignite a new one.
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Gen Z Men Are More Conservative – Part Two
The ‘Quiet Revival’: British Gen Zers are going to church.
NZ Children Need Much Better From the Minister of Education
Eagleman’s book – The Brain: The Story of You – would be a recommended read for the minister.
To Make Sense of Left-Wing Foreign Policy
The reaction from the left has been predictably terrible with #IstandwithIran trending on social media. In an attempt to understand this apparent paradox (among others) in lefty foreign policy thinking, I approached an expert.
Stanford Is More Than Just Wrong
She’s dangerous: Erica Stanford’s love affair with co-governance is a political orgasm for the woke – but a national tragedy for the rest of us.
Join Cam in Celebrating 20 Years of Fearless Commentary at Good Oil! - 12 Days to Go!
Join Cam Slater to celebrate 20 years of fearless journalism at Good Oil! July 5, 2025, 7:00 PM: relive Whale Oil’s legacy, enjoy live talks, and connect with the community. Grab tickets at camslater.shop, share with #CamSlater20, and be part of history! Let’s keep the truth flowing!
David Seymour’s Social Media Smackdown: The Left’s Hypocrisy Laid Bare
The Regulatory Standards Bill might not be perfect but it’s a step toward cutting the red tape that strangles Kiwi businesses and lives. Seymour’s fighting for a principle – transparency in regulation – that should resonate with anyone tired of bureaucratic overreach.