Health
The Context of Choice as Compassion
Danielle van Dalen maxim.org.nz The conversation around the End of Life Choice Act has often focused on a desire to be compassionate at the end of life, which is an excellent place to start. But it is important to consider what compassion at the end of life looks
AIER Hosts Top Epidemiologists, Authors of the Great Barrington Declaration
AIER Staff aier.org From October 1-4, 2020, the American Institute for Economic Research hosted a remarkable meeting of top epidemiologists, economists, and journalists, to discuss the global emergency created by the unprecedented use of state compulsion in the management of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is The
Judith Collins in the Hot Seat for Mike Hosking Leaders’ Breakfast
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Chlöe to Jacinda: “Tell Us Where You Stand”
A few weeks ago I wrote about Jacinda Ardern and her refusal to tell us where she stands on the Cannabis Referendum. Since then the issue has gained a lot more traction and it was even mentioned in the last Leader’s Debate. Now Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick has entered
The Face Mask Is the Mob’s Dumbo Feather
Jeff Harris ronpaulinstitute.org I remember watching Walt Disney’s film Dumbo’s Feather as a kid. Released in 1941 the story is about a cute baby elephant born with huge ears and forced to perform as a Circus clown. Dumbo is befriended by a mouse who confidently proclaims Dumbo
Opening Pandora’s Box
Thornton Blackmore It is widely acknowledged that the global health crisis has opened a Pandora’s Box of economic and political calamities, which are no less of a problem than the pandemic itself. Indeed, as an increasing number of scientists, medical professionals, journalists and politicians are now challenging the narrative
Undecided on the Cannabis Referendum: 10 Pros & Cons of Legalising the Drug
Patrick van Esch Auckland University of Technology Michelle O’Shea Western Sydney University Sarah Duffy Western Sydney University The latest poll shows a drop in support by New Zealanders for the recreational use of cannabis ahead of next month’s referendum on the issue. The 1 NEWS Colmar Brunton Poll
Australian Study Examines Hydroxychloroquine as COVID Preventive
If Albert Einstein (apocryphally) thought “human stupidity” was infinite, that’s only because he didn’t live long enough to encounter Trump Derangement Syndrome. To be fair, TDS is merely a special brand of stupid. But its stupidity is so infinite that it leaves nothing untouched. Not even innocent medications.
A Free Taste of an Insight Politics Article: Mothers Matter: A Worthy Charity for the Beginning of Life
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$180m Government Bailout for Embattled Canterbury District Health Board
Canterbury District Health Board is to receive a $180 million bailout from the Government to wipe its deficit for the coming year so it can pay its bills and staff. Health Minister Chris Hipkins made the revelation during a visit to Christchurch on Thursday in which he met clinical leaders,
Health Statistics Update
Sir Bob Jones nopunchespulled.com 12 days ago I published some 2020 NZ death statistics, specifically, Road toll this year – 218 deaths Coronavirus this year – 25 deaths Here’s an update. Road toll since then – 14 deaths Coronavirus since then – Nil deaths Given the virus lockdown success illustrated by these
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How Scary Is the Wuhan Plague, Really?
From the moment the ruling Chinese Communist Party ordered a handful of inconveniently big-mouthed doctors in Wuhan silenced and then forced them to pen some good old communist “self-criticisms”, the Wuhan Plague has been marked by lies, bullshit and rampaging ignorance parading as “settled science”. China and the
Covid-19: Does Sweden Have Herd Immunity?
Sebastian Rushworth, M.D. Health and medical information grounded in science sebastianrushworth.com At the beginning of August, I wrote an article about my experiences working as an emergency physician in Stockholm, Sweden during the COVID pandemic. For those who are unaware, Sweden never went into full lockdown. Instead, the