Ryan Turnipseed Ryan Turnipseed is an undergraduate in economics and entrepreneurship at Oklahoma State University. There, he is the secretary and lecture chair for the Free Enterprise Society. mises.org On August 9, the Federal Bureau of Investigation killed Craig Robertson, a 74-year-old Utah man, during a raid
Dr Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, is a professor of health policy at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he researches epidemiology and health economics. So, when you’re told to “listen to the experts”, he’s the kind of guy you’d think they’d listen to, not some media
You know, if trans activists really wanted to convince us that transgenderism isn’t a mental illness, they could start by not acting so batshit crazy all the time. And you’d think celebrities would have worked out by now that you can never be woke enough for these demented
brownstone.org Censorship is not just an attack on the free speech rights of the speaker; it is a coordinated effort against you, the citizen, and your right to information. It aims to perpetuate power by silencing dissent and destroying opposition. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed this principle
Tom Williams University of Wollongong Through her poetically constructed images, Hoda Afshar illuminates a world overshadowed by history and atrocity. Yet we never see despair: we see defiance, comradeship, reinvention and a search for how photography can activate new ways of thinking. Afshar was born in Iran and migrated to
Thomas Klassen York University, Canada theconversation.com The trial has begun for two major leaders of the Freedom Convoy that occupied parts of Canada’s capital in early 2022. Two organizers, Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, are charged with mischief, obstructing police, counselling others to commit mischief and intimidation. At
I’ve recently started deliberately carrying a small amount of cash on me at all times. After years of being beguiled by the indisputable ease of tap-and-go spending, I’ve realised that there are still plenty of reasons to use cash in at least some situations. Not all,
nznewsessentials.com In brief * Defaming Julian Batchelor is an unlawful attempt to undermine his message, which he has the right to discuss. * The Centrist wants to reduce the many obstacles in NZ to making informed decisions when voting. * The Centrist is supporting Julian’s defamation suit and will support others.
Thomas Cranmer Lawyer and writer. Nom du plume for @philipcrumpX. Subscribe to my Substack for free articles and commentary. cranmer.substack.com/ twitter.com/CranmerWrites Some background to Thursday’s story as it seems interesting. I’ve been approached by a number of MSM journalists over the last twelve months
Family First CEO Bob McCoskrie is stunned that an ‘attack’ advertisement on National leader Christopher Luxon by a union has been allowed to be printed in the NZ Herald as a full wrap-around on the front page, yet an advertisement recently requested by Family First to be printed and
Canadian and Australian professionals are free to express their opinions — as long as they express only the opinions they’re told to. That’s the clear upshot of the treatment of two high-profile academics, Jordan Peterson in Canada, and Peter Ridd in Australia. Both have been unceremoniously gagged by
As I keep warning you: Always assume that “fact-checkers” are trying to bullshit you. This isn’t a paranoid delusion, it’s a fundamental principle of science and logic. Take no-one’s word for it. Least of all mainstream media entities whose clear mission is to reinforce narratives
Every joke, Orwell as reminds us, is a tiny revolution. “A thing is funny when… it upsets the established order,” the great essayist wrote. “Whatever destroys dignity, and brings down the mighty from their seats, preferably with a bump, is funny.” This is partly why bards, even jesters, enjoyed a
Nazare Surf Pixie At midnight on Friday 25 August the right to protest peacefully was removed from New Zealanders who oppose abortion. An amendment to the Contraception, Abortion and Sterilisation Act allows for pro-life supporters to be arrested and fined if they are visible inside newly created “safe areas”
Peter Imanuelsen petersweden.substack.com First a word of warning. This story you are about to read is WORSE than you think. I did not believe this could happen in a democracy. This should not ever happen in a democracy. But then again, I am beginning to ask myself if
On Friday and Saturday, I assisted the Rebel News team with the New Zealand book launch of Avi Yemini’s new book, Rebel From the Start. For those who missed the Auckland and Wellington events, I have permission from Patrick Lim to use his footage of the Wellington event so
