Some Well-Deserved New Year Honours
There are too many to name, but you’ll have a good idea of who they are. They expand everyone’s space, sense of determination and resolve.
Free Speech
Most of the Covid Tyrants Are Gone, What Next?
Ardern, Biden and Trudeau are now gone. But where to from here?
The Misinformation Bill Is Gone for Now
The Australian government will most probably go back to the drawing board and hope to revive the bill in the new year.
New Laws in Ireland Came Into Force on December 31st
The legislation faced opposition from Sinn Féin and others. It was ultimately passed with 78 votes in favour and 52 against.
Ban the Culture While You’re at It
We can only hope this entire debacle sheds light on how brazen Labor and their lust for power really is – so we can stop it.
The X Factor: Elon Musk
The world’s richest man has singlehandedly transformed the dominant communications industry of the 21st century.
Free Speech Union, We Have a Problem
Failing to condemn Candace Owens’ virulent anti-Semitism isn’t ‘free speech’: it’s bizarre cowardice.
Legal Action After Owens Banned From NZ
Jonathan Ayling says there is no reason to think that Candace Owens poses any threat to Kiwis other than forcing them to consider perspectives some deem controversial: Kiwis are able to think for themselves.
We Won! Raid Ruled to Be Illegal
I will end this post with gratitude for those who have stood with us over the years in getting some answers and justice for the January 2020 police raid on our home.
How the Ancient Greeks Protected Democracy
The Athenian practice of exiling citizens who allegedly posed a threat to democracy sounds crude, but also familiar.
Why Was Candace Canned?
It’s time for the government to stand up for free speech and overturn Immigration New Zealand’s decision to ban someone because of their views.
Elon Musk and X Targeted
However, it’s not just the anti-free speech crowd going after Elon Musk because he restored free speech to the social media platform. He is also being targeted outside the world of social media.
The Censorship Bill Was DOA
Even Communications Minister Rowland had to admit that, “Based on public statements and engagements with Senators, it is clear that there is no pathway to legislate this proposal through the Senate.”
Barring Owens From New Zealand ‘Arguably Unlawful’
Owens’ visa was denied by Australia last month, which Immigration New Zealand cited as justification for their decision. Ayling argued that this does not meet the criteria for exclusion under New Zealand law.
Australia Drops Plans for Fines
The opposition has slammed a bill that envisaged hefty penalties for social media platforms as an attempt to suppress free speech.